To become a certified Master Gardener in McCracken County,
one must take a 60 hour course provided by the University of Kentucky Extension
Service. The classes are held had various times of the year, rotating between daytime
and evening hours. After successfully completing the course and passing the
exam, participants become Master Gardener Trainees. Trainees are required to
obtain 30 hours of volunteer work within a year of completing the course.
To maintain certification, a Master Gardener must obtain
a minimum of 15 volunteer and/or educational hours. The certification hours
must meet the requirements established by the Extension Agent Advisor.
To become a member of McCracken County Master Gardener
Association a person must have met the Master Gardener Certification
requirements and pay annual dues of $15.00. One does not have to be a member of
MCMGA to be a certified Master Gardener.
The next Master Gardener class will be an evening class, beginning
in March For more information and/or
register, please calls the McCracken County Extension Office at 270-554-9520.
