Extension for Real Life
Description
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
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Summer Water Safety Tips
With the temperatures rising, many people are heading to the pool, river, or lake to beat the heat. It’s important to keep water safety in mind when out with friends and family.
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The Food Factor: Mediterranean Salad
This Mediterranean Salad makes a great meal or side dish.
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Home Canning Q&A
Home canning is an economical way to preserve the bounty of your garden. This Q&A may answer some questions for you, whether you’re new to canning or you’ve been canning for years.
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Tips to Manage High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a significant risk factor for heart disease. However, healthy lifestyle choices can reduce or eliminate your risk.
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The Food Factor: Slammin’ Graham PBJ Nachos
These simple five-minute peanut butter and jelly apple nachos are the perfect treat!
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Tree of the Month: Southern Catalpa
We’ve talked about a few trees this year. We hope you’ve learned a thing or two about how to identify different trees!
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Six Common Fish in Mississippi
Fishing is a common pastime in the South. In fact, 4-H fishing clubs are one of the fastest growing 4-H clubs in Mississippi! Do you know the different fish species?
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MSU Extension Plant Diagnostic Laboratory: How Can It Help You?
Did you know the Mississippi State University Extension Service has a laboratory that is designated to diagnose plant diseases and nematodes? Yes, it does! Learn how the Mississippi State University Extension Service Plant Diagnostic Laboratory and its scientists protect the crops that provide our food and fiber along with other home and garden crops.
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Box vs. Snapping Turtle
Snapping turtles and box turtles. Very different in many ways.