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How to Become a Master Gardener: To become a Master Gardener, you must complete the 13-week Master Gardener training program and complete 50 hours of volunteer work. This course is held twice a year through the Madison County Cooperative Extension System office. It has been established to provide both novice and experienced gardeners with a basic background in horticulture. The fall class meets each Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for thirteen weeks beginning August 19, 2010 and ending on November 11, 2010. The winter class meets each Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for thirteen weeks beginning January 20, 2011 and ending on April 14, 2011. These classes are scheduled to meet at the Tennessee Valley Research and Extension center two miles north of Belle Mina (Exit 2, I-565) in Limestone County. Classes, on many different horticultural subjects, are taught by experts in the field including Cooperative Extension agents, university professors, certified Master Gardeners and other horticulture professionals. Seating is limited for the Master Gardener Training. Topics include:
After the course, you have one full year to volunteer 50 hours in order to complete your training and to be recognized as an official Master Gardener. You also become eligible to become a member of the Master Gardeners of North Alabama (MGNA). To remain an active member of MGNA, you must volunteer 25 hours each year thereafter and complete 10 hours of continuing education. What Does Master Gardener Training Cost? A $120 fee is charged to cover the cost of the supplies and the literature used in training. The students will keep the course materials. How Do I Apply for the MG Class? Contact the local Madison County Cooperative Extension Office (256-532-1578). Please click MasterGardenerInformation at ACES and download the 2 forms from the ACES site. Please do not send funds until confirmation of acceptance into the class is given. |
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