County Program Contact Information
Contact Your County Office to find out how to become a Master Gardener in your area.
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Arkansas Master Gardener Program
Started in 1988 in 4 counties (Garland, Jefferson, Pulaski, and Saline) and 40 members, the Arkansas Master Gardener Program now:
- has 3427 volunteers in 67 counties
- reported 73,555 education hours and 128,994 service hours in 2021
Master Gardener Mission Statement
As horticultural trained volunteers, Master Gardeners extend research-based information through demonstration and educational programs using horticulture best practices, strengthening communities and families throughout Arkansas.
Online Reporting System
To report your volunteer hours in the NEW MG online reporting system, please contact your county online reporting manager. You may have received an email from your county online reporting manager.
Please review the email before you log into the new online reporting system.
How do I become a Master Gardener?
The first step is to contact your local county extension office to see if a program is in your county and when the next available training will be. See our full list of county extension offices.
The University of Arkansas Master Gardeners sponsor events in a wide range of activities including educational seminars and workshops, youth gardening programs, plant therapy work with hospitals and nursing homes, community beautification projects all helping to disseminate horticulture information. Annual plant sales are a great way to educate the public on the right plant for the right location.
Scholarship Opportunities
Janet B. Carson County Sanctioned Project Scholarships
The County Sanctioned Project Scholarship is applicable to a County project that is an innovative project that is the start-up of a new project or a new, creative component added to an existing project. Proposals must include an educational component that affects the county’s service area.
Janet B. Carson High School Senior Scholarships
We're excited to announce the Janet B. Carson High School Senior Scholarships for Arkansas high school seniors! If you know students planning to attend an Arkansas college or university and major in a plant science-related field, please share this opportunity with them. This scholarship supports future leaders in plant science, helping them achieve their academic and career goals.
If you have any questions concerning either of these scholarships, please send an email to C76Scholarships@gmail.com
2024 Scholarship Recipients
County Sanctioned Project Scholarship Winners
- Pope County $750
- Reflection Point
- Native Habitat
- Pollinator Garden
- Stone County $750
- Stone County Teach and Research (STAR) Greenhouse
- Mississippi County $630
- Manilla Elementary Garden
- Clark County $400
- Clark County Library Beautification
2024-2025 High School Scholarship Winners
Carter Hearn - Arkansas County
Plant and Soil Science at ASU
Taryn McGee - Pope County
Agri-business at ATU
Ian Price - Saline County
Agriculture- plant science at ASU Beebe
Shaylee Smith - Greene County
Plant and Soil Science at ASU
Master Gardener Awards
The 2023 MG Award entries have been judged. The 2023 Award Winners will be presented
their award at the 2024 MG State Conference.
View award winners!
Arkansas Master Gardener State Conference
The University of Arkansas Master Gardeners hold an annual state conference which is hosted and coordinated by a different local program each year. This three day event provides Master Gardeners the opportunity to participate in workshops, seminars, garden tours, and allows them to connect with other Master Gardeners from across the state.
Arkansas Master Gardener Resources
- History
- Who are the MG Volunteers
- Extension District Map
- Junior Master Gardener Program
- Click here for Co 76 Newsletters
- Financial Guidelines
- Help with Recruitment, Retention and Recognition of your Master Gardeners!
- Leave of Absence Form
- Sustainer Status Form
- Reinstatement Form