How to Get Certified

You don’t need to know everything about gardening to become a Master Gardener — you’ll continue to learn the more you participate in the program. You do need to be committed to lifelong learning and community service, as these are the cornerstones of the University of 91ÊÓƵ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service 91ÊÓƵ Master Gardener Program.

 

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To earn and maintain status as an 91ÊÓƵ Master Gardener, students must do the following:

Complete Course

Complete the 91ÊÓƵ Master Gardener Course with a 70% grade or higher. (One-time)

 

 

 

Sign Agreement

Review and sign the . (One-time)

 

 

 

Volunteer Hours

Complete 40 hours of appropriate volunteer service by December 31 of the year you complete the course. At this point, you are an official 91ÊÓƵ Master Gardener (One-time; prior to completing your volunteer hours, you are considered an 91ÊÓƵ Master Gardener in Training)

Maintain Hours

In each subsequent year, complete 20 hours of volunteer service + 10 hours of continuing education or professional development each year and apply to maintain your title as an 91ÊÓƵ Master Gardener by September 30th of each year. (Annually)

 

Hands-On Intensive

Complete an 91ÊÓƵ Master Gardener Hands-on Intensive (Can fulfill the annual CEU requirement)

 

 

 

Join!

If available, join a local Master Gardener Association in 91ÊÓƵ. If you are a member of your local Master Gardener Association in 91ÊÓƵ, share your initial hours with the association as well as your annual professional development hours, and your annual volunteer hours to remain in good standing with your association. (Optional)