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Extension for Real Life

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Extension for Real Life is a product of the MSU Extension Service’s Office of Agricultural Communications.

That’s a long way of saying we are professional communicators who get to talk about food, families, 4-H, flowers, and farming for a living.

Blog content is created by a core team of communicators, including Susan Collins-Smith, Ellen Graves, Natasha Haynes, Qula Madkin, Michaela Parker, and Jonathan Parrish. But we get by with a lot of help from our friends in Ag Comm and Extension!

You can reach us at 662-325-2262 or extreallife@msstate.edu

  • A hand is shown dipping a bell pepper strip into a bowl of garlic chickpea dip.

    The Food Factor: Garlic Chickpea Dip

    This dip is easy to whip up with a few ingredients you probably have on hand and a food processor.
  • White chickens.

    Broilers vs. Layers

    Did you know there is a difference in broilers and layers? Broilers and layers both serve important roles in the poultry industry, but their roles are very different.
  • Seven young children playing with legos in a small pool of water.

    Join 4-H!

    Mississippi’s 4-H program reaches youth with a variety of interests.
  • Person applying lime to yard.

    Fall Lawn Guide

    As summer comes to an end, the time for fall lawn care approaches. Warm-season grass growth is beginning to slow down while temperatures become slightly cooler. 
  • A woman prepares Bell Pepper Nachos in a kitchen.

    The Food Factor: Bell Pepper Nachos

    Do you love nachos? Try these Bell Pepper Nachos for a fun, healthy take on the traditional dish.
  • Rice field

    September is Rice Month!

    September is Rice Month! Did you know rice is one of Mississippi’s top ten agricultural commodities. 
  • A woman in a kitchen with fruits and vegetables on the counter.

    How to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

    Did you know that September is National Fruits and Veggies Month?  Check out these tips to help you get more produce into your daily meals and snacks.
  • Sycamore leaves and fruit

    Tree of the Month: Sycamore

    Next time you’re walking in the woods or in the park, take a moment to look up. If you see a tree that is over 100 ft tall, there is a good chance you are seeing a sycamore tree. 
  • A woman in a kitchen holds a plate of Cinnamon Swirls.

    The Food Factor: Cinnamon Swirls

    You can enjoy these sweet cinnamon and cream cheese treats straight from the oven and save some for later.
  • Person with gloves types in credit card number on computer.

    Tips to Prevent Identity Theft

    Losing or having your personal information exposed is something that happens quite often in today’s society.
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