OSU Extension

Melissa J. Rupp, Extension Educator Family and Consumer Sciences, joined the Fulton County Extension team September 5, 2017 during the Fulton County Fair.  Prior to working for The Ohio State University Extension, Melissa developed Federal grants for Northwest State Community College and served as the Family and Children First Director for Williams County.  She is returning to this position, where she began her career.  Melissa holds a Masters in Education from Defiance College and a Bachelors in Family and Consumer Sciences from Goshen College.  Melissa resides near Stryker on their family farm with her husband, Doug.  They have two daughters; Michaela and husband Hunter, and Morgan who lives at home.