Our Extension Master Food Volunteers
Miami County Extension was a pilot county for the state of Kansas and the nation for this innovative Extension program in 2002. There are currently 10 trained Extension Master Food Volunteers serving the
Marais des Cygnes District.
2024 - Kim Handy
2023 - Kim Wernsman & Judy Welter
2017 - Gayle Plummer
2013 - Debi Doering,
2011 - Beverly Burke & Barbara Wilson
2007 - Cheryl Sigel
2006 - Jerri Hefling & Mary Ann Maisch
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Become a Master Food Volunteer Today! (pdf)
Applications (pdf) are due by December 1
Contact Franny Eastwood, fmeastwo@ksu.edu or call 913-795-2829 with questions about what being a Master Food Volunteer entails.
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Who is a Master Food Volunteer?
A Master Food Volunteer is a volunteer trained by university-based nutritionists, registered dietitians, food scientists and culinary experts and becomes certified in research-based food safety and healthy living concepts. They, in turn, give voluntary service for a variety of projects that utilize their training.
Volunteers come from all walks of life and are all ages, male and female, new mothers and retirees, rural residents and suburbanites.
Our volunteer opportunities are endless! Cooking demonstrations, teaching classes to adults and children, or writing informative articles that help
improve people's lives - these are just a few of the opportunities available! Whatever your interests, there is a place for you in the Marais des Cygnes District Extension Master Food Volunteer program!
What happens after training is complete?
Following basic training, MFVs are required to volunteer 40 hours of service in the activity of their choosing for their first year as an MFV. After that first year, all volunteers are required to volunteer 20 hours of service and continue their education with 10 hours of advanced training annually.
What does a Master Food Volunteer do?
* Monthly Knowledge @ Noon
* Programs for all ages
* Diabetes nutrition classes
* Holiday cooking/Gifts from the Kitchen
* Extension-sponsored programs (Ag Day, Kansas Day, Mom's Club, 4-H Food day, Fair- Learning Corners and food preservation are a few)
* Local media outreach such as newspaper columns, health fair display and more.
State Extension Master Food Volunteers information
