Master Gardener program launches 16-week training for new volunteers

Glenda Humiston, Vice President, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Glenda Humiston, Vice President, Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Sixteen weeks of new Master Gardener training have begun, marking the start of an intensive program for participants. The training aims to equip a new group of volunteers with the knowledge and skills needed to support community gardening efforts. Organizers describe these trainees as important contributors to future initiatives.

According to organizers, “They are our future.”

The program is designed to provide hands-on learning experiences over four months, preparing participants for various roles in local horticulture projects.



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