Health and human sciences

Freeze It!

In four weekly hands-on sessions in our Freeze It! program, you’ll learn safe, research-based techniques for freezing foods, which will help you cut down on food waste, stretch your grocery dollars and enjoy your meals safely.

Alzheimer's Association

In partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association of Missouri, MU Extension Health and Human Science specialists can teach 10 of the Alzheimer's Association programs. These programs aim to help people understand Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias as well as how to live with the disease.

Little Roots, Big Harvest: Homesteading Together

Learn homesteading skills like gardening, making cleaning products, animal care and food preservation—blended with wellness, safety and sustainability—in-person and online.

Wits Workout

Engage in brain-boosting games and discussions to enhance memory, focus, and social connections in a fun, supportive group setting.

A Taste of Missouri — September — Cherry

A Taste of Missouri — August — Cantaloupe

A Taste of Missouri — July — Bell Pepper

A Taste of Missouri — June — Blueberry

April 15, 2025 - November 11, 2025

Little Roots, Big Harvest: Homesteading Together

August 20, 2025 - October 24, 2025

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention in Forsyth

September 8, 2025 - October 27, 2025

Matter of Balance

September 9, 2025 - October 14, 2025

Chronic Pain Self-Management at Bethel Greencastle Living Facility

Tackling the child care challenge

September 25, 2025

Improving life after cancer

September 8, 2025

Falls Prevention Awareness Month

September 4, 2025

MU Extension wants your input on alpha-gal syndrome

August 27, 2025

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Provides consumers with a broad range of nutrition information, including tips, videos, articles and recipes.

Centers for Disease Control, Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obes…

Provides resources and strategies for reducing obesity as well as access to published research on the issue.

Cooking Matters

Resources provided by the Cooking Matters program to help families shop for and cook healthy meals on a budget.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Dietary information and guidelines for the general public.

Associate Extension Professor

Field Specialist in Human Development

Field Specialist in Community Health in the Urban East region

Bethany Bachmann

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Field Specialist in Community Health in the Southeast and East Central regions

Jo Britt Rankin

Extension Professor - Health & Human Sciences

Field Specialist in Human Development

Deana Brown-Hood

Accountant - MO 4-H Foundation, Extension

Katie Buchs Pemberton

Field Specialist in Human Development

Field Specialist in Human Development

Rebecca Cameron

Senior Program/Project Support Coordinator - FNEP

Sawiyyah Chanay

Community Health Outreach Specialist and Education Director

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Adjunct Assistant Extension Professor - Public Health

Double Up Food Bucks Project Coordinator

Field Specialist in Human Development

Karen Funkenbusch

Extension Instructor

Field Specialist in Community Health in the Urban West region

Program Coordinator

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health Education

Field Specialist in Human Development

Kimberly Keller

Evaluation Specialist - HHS

Assistant Director of the Office of Health Outreach, Policy & Education

ROTA-R Project Director

Michelle McDowell

Senior Coordinator - CHEO

Field Specialist in 4-H Youth Development

Naomi R. Meinertz

Assistant Professor in Human Development and Family Science; Extension State Specialist in Aging

Field Specialist in Human Development

Assistant Director, Health and Human Sciences

Farm-to-Institution Local Foods Coordinator

Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Science

FNEP Operations Coordinator

FNEP Program Manager

Susan Norship-Haney

Field Specialist in Community Health in the Southeast region

Field Specialist in Community Health in the East Central region

Micah Potgieter

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Community Engagement Programs Coordinator - Health and Human Sciences

Lindsey Roberts

Community Engagement Programs Coordinator - Health and Human Sciences

Extension Specialist - HHS

Assistant Extension Professor

Aleshya Samuels

Senior Office Support Assistant

Stephanie Schindler

Extension Engagement Specialist

Field Specialist in 4-H Youth Development

Extension Instructor - HHS

Jeremiah Terrell

Field Specialist in Human Development

Jessica Trussell

Field Specialist in Human Development

Nutrition Program Manager

Strategic Communications Associate II

Advancement Manager, MO 4-H Foundation, Extension

Kaylee Wyckwood

Program/Project Support Coordinator

Field Specialist in Community Health in the Southwest region

Field Specialist in Community Health in the Southwest region