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Information on the 2012 Master Gardener Training Classes

The Northwest Missouri Region of University of Missouri Extension covers an area of fifteen counties.  The interest is great for Master Gardener training in many communities.   In order to provide training for residents of this large area we will be utilizing ITV (interactive television) and web conferencing technology. The program will be presented live with the presenter at one location and other sites receiving the presenter over the ITV or web conferencing system.

At this time, we are still ascertaining the amount of interest in each community before making the final decision on which ITV sites will be used.  Proposed communities include Bethany, Chillicothe, Plattsburg, and St. Joseph.

The training will be held on Thursday evenings beginning March 8th and continuing through May 24th.   Starting time is 6 pm with each session wrapping up by 9 pm.

With this technology we will be able to bring experts in the horticulture topics to you.  This will allow us to offer the twelve sessions for only $95.00 per person or $165.00 per couple. This fee will include one University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener Core Training Manual per person or couple, plus other handout materials.

Classes will include topics such as: Plant Growth & Development, Plant Diseases, Soils, Vegetables, Flowers, Turf, Insects, Home Fruit Production, Woody Ornamentals, Grow Native (landscaping with native plants), pesticide use, and basic landscaping.

Below, you will find an application form for the training.  Download the form (pdf), fill out the application, and return it to the Buchanan County Extension office by Friday, March 2nd.  If you have applied in the past and the program was not held just simply send the payment and update any information that may have changed and write on the form “information on file”. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to give us a call or email. Again, thank-you for your interest in the Missouri Master Gardener program and we look forward to receiving your application. 

Tom Fowler and Tim Baker (contact information below)

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 Horticulture for Northwest Missouri
University of Missouri Extension
Updated 12/08/09

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Tim Baker
Horticulture Specialist
102 N Main, Suite 1,
Gallatin, MO 64640
660-663-3232
BakerT@missouri.edu

Tom Fowler
Horticulture Specialist
4125 Mitchell  Ave.,
St. Joseph, MO 64507
816-279-1691
FowlerT@missouri.edu