The Master Gardener training classes will begin Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 6:00 pm at the Expo Center on 1442. The requirements for the certification are 50 hours of education and 50 hours of volunteer time. The classes will meet on Thursdays with speakers and programs about gardening that count for the 50 hours of education. There are several field trips planned as well. The volunteer time can be done by working at the Master Gardener greenhouse, working at the yearly plant sale, and other AgriLife programs throughout the year.
The cost of the class is $150 which includes a book, supplies, speaker fees, and a banquet on the last day of class, December 12, 2024. Master Gardener Training is provided by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, there is an additional online fee to comply with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Background Check policy. The background check is to be renewed every three years but needs to be completed prior to training.
You can sign up at the AgriLife office at the Expo Center and get an application for the class. The Master Gardener training fee can be paid then or any time before the class starts.
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