Criteria for Advanced Training Levels
Level I — 30 hours
Level II — 60 hours
Level III — 90 hours, plus writing an article for a county newsletter, the Garden Voice Newsletter
(County 76 newsletter) or other publication. Rather than writing an article, the master
gardener may give a presentation at a regular Master Gardener meeting or public workshop.
Link for AFFACT 08.1 (to be used if giving a presentation). Please see document below for detailed information.
Level III Document
Level IV — 120 hours, plus create a fact sheet or 30-slide PowerPoint with script. The fact
sheet or PowerPoint presentation must be on a preapproved horticulture topic. The
candidate will submit a proposed topic to the Training Project Chairperson and Master
Gardener Advanced Training Coordinator. The Training Project chairperson will submit
the topic for approval to the members and will notify the candidate of the group’s
decision. The fact sheet or PowerPoint may be created anytime between Level III and
IV. Other requirements are as follows in the Level IV Document below.
Level IV Document
Level V — 150 hours, plus an additional requirement involving research or community outreach.
Other requirements are detailed in the Level V Document below.
Level V Document
