Criteria for Advanced Training Levels
Level I - 30 hours
Level II - 60 hours
Level III - 90 hours plus plus write 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 Power Point with script. The fact sheet or power point
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 power point 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 as follows in the Level V Document below.
Level V Document
