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 3456 volunteers covering 65 counties
- reported 87,010 education hours and 192,001 service hours in 2024
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
2025-2026 Academic Year Janet B. Carson High School Senior Scholarships
If you have any questions concerning either of these scholarships, please send an email to C76Scholarships@gmail.com
2025 Scholarship Recipients
County Sanctioned Project Scholarship Winners
- Carroll County $1000
- Come Garden with Carroll County Project
- Drew County $1000
- The Arkansas Heritage Garden Project
- Washington County $1000
- The Lincoln Community Garden Project
- Madison County $495
- Watson Primary School Garden
2025-2026 High School Scholarship Winners
Levi Babb - Faulkner County
Plant and Soil Science at ASU Beebe
Kassidy Clark - Searcy County
Agri Education at Arkansas Tech University
Lawson Petrus - Lonoke County
Crop Science at U of A Fayetteville
Shaylee Smith - Washington County
Crop Science & Plant Pathology at U of A Fayetteville
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