Welcome Tennessee Master Gardener Program Overview
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What are Master Gardeners? Horticulturally trained volunteers
who provide grassroots educational services for the University of
Tennessee Extension. Gardeners who provide information to local
community to improve quality of life. Extension volunteers and
University of Tennessee ambassadors.
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Our Mission Promote environmental stewardship Provide
researched-based information Cultivate volunteers Improve life
through gardening
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Our Vision To provide innovative, researched based, progressive
home horticulture education to all Tennessee communities.
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Tennessee Master Gardener Program Mission, Vision and Values
VALUES Providing home horticulture education in a responsive and
timely manner. Collaborating with local non-profit and municipal
groups to offer educational leadership for better gardening
practices in area communities. Fostering a learning environment for
volunteers who promote environmental stewardship while representing
the University of Tennessee. Encouraging continued education and
the recruitment and training of new Master Gardener Volunteers.
Offering information and education to Tennessee citizens through
innovative programs with creative and new approaches.
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Service Education Leadership Community Collaboration Support
Encouragement
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Minimum Certification Requirements Receive 40 hours of training
Return & Report 40 hours of service Receive 8 hours of
continued education
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Service Hours (40) Administrative, Community, Teaching
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Volunteering Service must reported to count All projects must
be approved by Extension Agent Teamwork is very important for
success
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Continued Education
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Garden Tours Lunch and Learn Plant Societies Extension Field
Days State and Regional Conferences... decided by your agent
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DYER COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF TENNESSEE MASTER GARDENERS PLANT
SALE
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DYER COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF TENNESSEE MASTER GARDENERS FARMERS
MARKET
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DYER COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF TENNESSEE MASTER GARDENERS FARMERS
MARKET
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DYER COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF TENNESSEE MASTER GARDENERS FARMERS
MARKET
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DYER COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF TENNESSEE MASTER GARDENERS McIVERS
GRANT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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DYER COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF TENNESSEE MASTER GARDENERS HABITAT
FOR HUMANITY HOUSE
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DYER COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF TENNESSEE MASTER GARDENERS OAKVIEW
COMMUNITY PARK
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DYER COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF TENNESSEE MASTER GARDENERS OKEENA
PARK
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DYER COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF TENNESSEE MASTER GARDENERS DYER
COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL GREENHOUSE
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DYER COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF TENNESSEE MASTER GARDENERS TRENTON
PARK AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
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DYER COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF TENNESSEE MASTER GARDENERS NEWBERN
LIBRARY & TRIMBLE LIBRARY BOOK DONATION
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DYER COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF TENNESSEE MASTER GARDENERS THANK YOU
FOR YOUR TIME AND ATTENTION !!! QUESTIONS ??
