Agents have imput into what the elective package will be, so that is reflective of volunteer needs of the entire county staff. Master Gardener Volunteers can be trained for specific areas to assist in and expand exsisting extension programs. For example outdoor classrooms are becoming more and more common across the state. By the use of interviews and surveys , Master Gardener Volunteers can be trained to specialize in this area to provide program assistance. Subscription Based Master Gardener Programs are for all program areas.
Horticulture is the subject matter but volunteers assit in all program areas.
We grow Leaders too, not just plants. Its not just for Agriculture anymore. A way to retain trained leaders. Costs When the program first began there was some confusion and misconceptions about the costs. This is the cost only if the county wants a program to be exclusivly presented in their county.