Extension Master Gardeners
Extension Master Gardeners is a group of horticulture volunteers dedicated to broadening the reach of Extension to teach district residents the value and techniques of horticulture, and to use the knowledge gained during EMG training in service to the local community. EMG’s are trained in the fall on the following topics in the fall:
Plant Growth & Development
Soils
Turfgrass in Kansas
Annual and Perennial Flowers
Landscape Maintenance
Woody Ornamentals
Vegetable Gardening
Insects and Entomology
Pesticide Use and Safety
Plant Diseases
Fruit in Kansas
Landscape Design
Wildlife Management
Once trained, Extension Master Gardeners then use this knowledge to volunteer with community organizations that need horticulture expertise. As part of the program, Extension Master Gardeners are asked to volunteer 40 hours of their time during the first year following their basic training, and 25 hours every year after that. Extension Master Gardeners are also provided with advanced training opportunities on topics not covered by the basic training. Topics are selected based on the interests of the participants and community need.
To download a copy of the application for the program, click here.