Counties are looking for retention tools for their programs to keep members interested. As members remain in the program, many are interested in obtaining more in-depth knowledge about specific topics and in obtaining an advanced level of certification. To provide such opportunities, the Advanced Master Gardener Training Program was developed. To be eligible to attend an Advanced Master Gardener Class, you must be an active MG, in good standing in your county program and be a Master Gardener for three years or more (calendar year used). More and more Master Gardeners are eligible for the program each year and are asking for advanced courses.
Advanced MG Class Registration Information will be posted when it becomes available.
Master Gardeners have the opportunity to reach five levels in the Advanced Master Gardener Program:
Level 1 - Complete 5 advanced training classes.
Level 2 - Complete an additional 8 advanced classes (for a total of 13 completed advanced classes).
Level 3 – Complete an additional 10 classes after completing Level 2 (for a total of 23 completed advanced classes), plus write an article for a county newsletter, the Garden Voice Newsletter, or other publication OR give a presentation at a regular Master Gardener Meeting or public workshop. The presentation or written article can be done at any time between completion of levels 2 and 3. The presentation or written article is to be verified by the county agent, scanned and emailed to mg@uada.edu to the Attention of the Advanced Training Project. Level 3 Verification Sheet
Level 4 - Criteria for Level 4 Advanced Master Gardener
Level 5 - Criteria for Level 5 Advanced Master Gardener
The Master Gardener Program has been in existence in Arkansas since 1988. Counties are looking for retention tools for their programs to keep members interested. As members remain in the program, many are interested in obtaining more in depth knowledge about specific topics, and in obtaining an advanced level of certification. Learn more about Advanced Master Gardeners
Master Gardener counties across the state volunteer to host an Advanced Master Gardener Class. This guide is designed to help the county set up and host a class.
Below is a compiled list of popular topics for future Advanced Master Gardener Classes. This list is from participants of previous advanced class evaluations and is a suggestion of topics for counties that would like to host a class.
Topic List for Classes