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Master Gardener Newsletter2008 Meeting Dates History - Master Gardener Program Advanced Training Registration Forms Annuals for the Garden and Containers Why Do Good Plants Go Bad 5 Days of Diagnostic Training Master Gardener
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Roster of Master Gardeners
Speaker Request Form State Master Gardener Web Site
2008 STATE MG CONFERENCE 2008 State Master Gardener Conference October 3 & 4, 2008 Steering Committee Minutes |
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 Welcome to the Trumbull County Horticulture Program Steve Hudkins Assistant Professor/Extension Educator, Horticulture About the Master Gardener Program The Master Gardener Program began in Ohio nearly 20 years ago with programs in Cuyahoga and Franklin Counties. Today 78 counties in Ohio have Master Gardener programs. The program in Trumbull County began in 1997. Each Master Gardener program operates a bit differently in every county but follows the state guidelines. The purpose of the Master Gardener program is to provide training to volunteers who in turn assist The Ohio State University Extension in providing consumer horticulture information and educational programs and services to the public. There is a strong partnership between the Master Gardener volunteers and the Ohio State University. You will have an opportunity to become actively involved in many exciting projects with the Master Gardeners. One of the primary responsibilities is to assist with home horticultural questions from clientele who request assistance either by coming to the office or calling on the phone. Other educational opportunities will include community outreach programs or projects and presentations to garden or other civic organizations. These are many and varied and provide valuable exposure for the program and you as Master Gardeners. The success of every Master Gardener program depends on three main points: 1) The opportunity to learn, 2) the opportunity to share that knowledge and 3) the opportunity to socialize. We hope that you will consider joining our Master Gardeners,and share your enthusiasm and knowledge with fellow gardeners. The Mission: The OSU Extension Master Gardener Program in Trumbull County belongs to a premier statewide network providing researched based knowledge and leadership development to volunteers and the local community. Our consumer horticulture program strives to maximize human, material and natural resources, and values teamwork and excellence in educational programming. The trained, volunteer members help empower people, to improve the quality of life at home and in the community, to respect the environment and to network through horticultural education, projects and activities The Vision: The Ohio State University Extension Trumbull County Master Gardener Program strives to be a self-sustained leader of horticultural education, demonstration and community service, while being recognized as a model program within the Statewide Network of Master Gardener Programs. Our program seeks to be a leader in the revitalization of Trumbull County by networking with schools, government, other agencies and businesses to maximize human, material and natural resources for improving the quality of life. The Values: The OSU Extension Master Gardener Program in Trumbull County values education, diversity, honesty, accountability, responsibility, and camaraderie of our volunteers while instilling self-worth through leadership, teamwork, commitment, problem-solving and empowerment of people to help themselves through research based information. Connections to Web Sites The Ohio State University Related Links:
Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener Horticulture, Vegetables, Fruits and Gardening - Farming the Net Buckeye Yard & Garden Almanac and Newsletters Ohio Floriculture Online Commercial Landscape & Nursery Production Integrated Pest Management Ohio Integrated Pest Management Pesticide Education Programs, The Ohio State University Integrated Pest Management Links - Farming the Net VegNet |
