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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

  • Two black chickens in a garden.

    Backyard Chickens

    Scratch, peck, dirt bath. Repeat.

    If you know what this phrase refers to, you probably own backyard chickens. 

  • 5 Tips to Reduce Back-to-School Stress

    School is right around the corner! For those whose children are in schools with year-round schedules, the first day of class is coming up sooner rather than later. 
  • A woman at a farmers market

    Tips for Shopping Farmers Markets

    Shopping at your local farmers market is a great way to add more nutritious foods to your diet, eat in-season produce, and support and connect with local farmers and the agriculture industry.
  • A bowl of Mango Berry Rotini Salad.

    The Food Factor: Mango Berry Rotini Salad

    Mangos, berries, spinach, and feta cheese make for a colorful twist on pasta salad, with the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
  • Canned Vegetables in Mason Jars

    Canning In-Season Produce

    There’s nothing more delicious than fruits and vegetables fresh from the garden! An easy way to preserve the freshness of your favorite summer produce is by learning how to can!
  • A woman in a kitchen holds a bowl of bruschetta salad.

    The Food Factor: Bruschetta Salad

    Want a light lunch, dinner or side dish? This bruschetta salad might be just what you're looking for!
  • Magnolia bloom with dark green leaves.

    Tree of the Month: Southern Magnolia

    Close your eyes and think back to your childhood.
  • A brown tick on a finger.

    How to Prevent Tick Bites

    There’s nothing like spending time in the great outdoors! Whether you’re camping or hiking, or even gardening or lounging, it’s important to protect yourself from ticks. 
  • A well maintained landscape.

    Summer Lawn Guide

    When it comes to lawn care, summer is one of the busiest times of the year.
  • Two women and a child stand behind a kitchen counter filled with ingredients to make a smoothie

    Celebrate Dairy Month with Smoothies

    June is National Dairy Month! As the temperatures rise, it is a great time to cool off with a tasty and nutritious dairy-based smoothie.
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