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Master Gardener Contact Form 10_ItascaiMGAnswerLineForn.pdf
Gardening Problem ID Form 10 MG Garden Problem ID form[1][1].pdf
Photo Release Form photo release form[1].pdf
Request for Copy Work Copy Work Request[1].pdf
2011 Operating Guidelines 2011 2-28 Itasca Operating Guidelines & ByLaws [1].pdf
Reporting Hours ENTERING HOURS.pdf
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http://www.mda.state.mn.us/
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/index.html
Division of Forestry, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/index.html
Itasca County
http://www.co.itasca.mn.us/
Call the Info-U Phone Line: 612-624-2200 -- FREE
Call this number and listen to pre-recorded messages on common yard care and gardening questions, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Info-U also contains messages on food preservation, food nutrition, parenting and family issues, home maintenance, and small acreage agriculture. For a catalog of the 400+ titles, call the Info-U number, 612-624-2200, and enter topic number 100.
You can also get Info-U information at:
www.extension.umn.edu/info-u
Publications on the Internet
Many University of Minnesota Extension publications are available for free on our website at: www.extension.umn.edu/gardeninfo
Master Gardeners are University of Minnesota-trained volunteers whose job is to educate the public about a variety of horticulture subjects using readily-available, up-to-date research-based information. This educational effort is designed to enhance the public's quality of life and to promote good stewardship of the environment.
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]]>If combining your passion for people and plants sounds appealing, you may be a good Master Gardener candidate. A formal education in horticulture isn’t necessary—we will provide the training and resources to help you teach others. There are five steps to becoming a Master Gardener – each step is described in more detail below.
To become a University of Minnesota Master Gardener in your county, you must first apply and be accepted into the program. The application process starts early – we begin sending out applications in August.
Commitment
You agree to volunteer service in exchange for training from the University of Minnesota. You also agree to participate in Master Gardener meetings in your County, where you receive continuing education and learn about new projects and other volunteer opportunities.
Training
Training is held once each year in the metropolitan area in January and February and is rotated around the state on a 3 year schedule. Master Gardeners attend a 48-hour class known as the "Core Course" or Horticulture 1003 if taken for U of M credit. The course is taught by Extension faculty, and a textbook and mini-reference library are provided to each participant. For more information about the Core Course training, including times, locations, fees, and specific course content, visit the Minnesota Master Gardener page.
Internship
Following completion of Core Course Training, Master Gardener interns are required to do 50 hours of volunteer work during their internship year (which ends December 31). We make an effort to ensure that our new interns are placed with other, more seasoned volunteers and we assign a mentor to each new intern. So whether you volunteer at an “Ask a Master Gardener�? event, the Diagnostic Clinic or another event, you’ll be with knowledgeable, helpful people who will make sure you’re not on your own. You’ll have fun—and you will learn a lot!
Certification
You’ll receive a certificate and name badge designating you as a Master Gardener once you have completed the Core Course and fulfilled your internship requirements.
Remaining Certified
Once certified, Master Gardeners must volunteer a minimum of 25 hours and receive at least 5 hours of approved continuing education each year in order to maintain their certification.
Advanced Training
After you are certified, you are eligible to attend other training programs and workshops. These courses offer more technical information. Advanced training opportunities include: