Master GardenerMajor Program

6651.6

Total Hours

Contributed.

45188

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

480

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

7428

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of master gardener volunteers who believe they developed skills they can use in other areas of their lives

774

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believe their efforts helped extend the outreach of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service

773

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who developed more confidence in teaching subject matter related to horticulture

402

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who adopted 2 or more practices from Master Gardener training into their own garden/landscape

664

Number of indirect contacts made by Master Gardener volunteers

254320

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believes the Master Gardener program greatly improves the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service’s connection to the local community

626

Number of master gardeners that have completed certification and were active volunteers in the county during the past year

735

Number of volunteer service hours completed by Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in the county

42148

Number of continuing education hours completed by Master Gardener volunteers

11335

Number of direct contacts made by Master Gardener volunteers

63397

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who increased their knowledge of home horticultural practices

759

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who developed confidence in addressing the needs of clientele (walk-ins, phone calls, emails, etc.)

283

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who became aware of Extension’s role in addressing the needs of local residents

597

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who saw their services as a reliable source of home horticulture information in the county

585

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who learned how to work more effectively with people

415

Number of Master Gardeners that have served as volunteers for one (1) year or less

376

Stories

Master Gardeners Make A Difference

The Master Gardener program is a volunteer organization dedicated to teaching and training people about horticulture related topics. This program is a part of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service and assists county extension agents in providing education and outreach in the community. Master Gardeners are required to undergo training and complete 40 hours of volunteer service in their first year before becoming certified. After the first year, Master Gardeners are required t...

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