http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/program/index.htm The LSU AgCenter exists to develop and deliver practical, useful, life-enhancing information to the citizens of Louisiana. LSU AgCenter CMS Stager Copyright2009, LSU AgCenter 180 webmaster@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda Benedict) web@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sam Razi) en-us Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/images/agcenter-logo.gif http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/program/index.htm http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/program/History.htm Wed, 08 Dec 2004 20:39:34 GMT The Louisiana Master Gardener™ program was started in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 1994 as a means of extending the educational outreach of the LSU AgCenter, Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/program/History.htm BHFletcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bobby H. Fletcher) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/program/Who+are+Louisiana+Master+Gardener+Volunteers.htm Wed, 08 Dec 2004 20:49:49 GMT Anyone with a willingness to learn and desire to help others can become a Louisiana Master Gardener™. Volunteers should be interested in horticulture, willing to help people, outgoing, flexible, dependable, unbiased and open-minded. Previous volunteer work and good verbal skills are desirable. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/program/Who+are+Louisiana+Master+Gardener+Volunteers.htm BHFletcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bobby H. Fletcher) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/program/Louisiana+Master+Gardener+Program.htm Wed, 08 Dec 2004 19:33:58 GMT The Louisiana Master Gardener™ program is a service and educational activity offered by the LSU AgCenter. The program is designed to recruit and train volunteers to help meet the educational needs of home gardeners while providing an enjoyable and worthwhile service experience for volunteers. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/program/Louisiana+Master+Gardener+Program.htm BHFletcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bobby H. Fletcher) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/C3F6050B-9928-4BA0-A43A-A50A643C4819/1455/MasGarTM5x7.jpg http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/program/Volunteer+Responsibilities.htm Wed, 08 Dec 2004 21:02:14 GMT Defines Louisiana Master Gardener volunteer responsibilities. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/program/Volunteer+Responsibilities.htm BHFletcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bobby H. Fletcher) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/program/Volunteer+Activities.htm Wed, 08 Dec 2004 21:15:13 GMT As a Master Gardener, you have volunteered to do work related to horticulture for your local Extension office. A list of suggestions is included. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/program/Volunteer+Activities.htm BHFletcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bobby H. Fletcher) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/program/Program+Expectations.htm Wed, 08 Dec 2004 21:23:08 GMT After completing the course, Master Gardeners are required to volunteer at least 40 hours of service in the parish Extension office or in the community. The volunteer activities are coordinated through the parish Extension office. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/program/Program+Expectations.htm BHFletcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bobby H. Fletcher) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/program/The+Paycheck.htm Wed, 08 Dec 2004 21:26:58 GMT As you know, volunteers are not paid with money, but we hope that the gratitude of your fellow paid workers in the Extension office and the district and state staff will help you feel that your work is appreciated. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/program/The+Paycheck.htm BHFletcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bobby H. Fletcher) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/program/Is+the+LMG++Program+for+You.htm Wed, 08 Dec 2004 21:33:46 GMT If you have the desire, commitment and time to learn and want to put your knowledge and skills to work through volunteer service, then apply for admission to the Master Gardener program. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/program/Is+the+LMG++Program+for+You.htm BHFletcher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bobby H. Fletcher)