Loading ...Extension Volunteer Master Gardeners are an invaluable asset to the local Extension program. This is particularly evident in Bedford County where residential growth is expanding rapidly. The development of a local training program for new volunteers and the dedication of veteran Master Gardeners have facilitated a rapid expansion of this group over the past several years to include 44 trained Master Gardeners. As a result, volunteer contributions to enhance the local Extension program are substantial.
In 2008, Extension Master Gardeners contributed 3,797 hours of volunteer time valued at $74,000.00 to the Bedford community. Examples include the offering of three gardening workshops attended by an average of 50 citizens, staffing the Help Desk at the Extension office on a daily basis during the growing season, speaking to civic groups and providing information booths at various community events.
The Bedford Extension Office provides on-going educational support and management oversight to this valuable volunteer group.
Learn more about what Bedford Volunteer Master Gardeners do!! Bedford Master Gardeners (PDF | 777KB)
Read more about Virginia’s Volunteer Master Gardeners at: www.hort.vt.edu/mastergardener
