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Apply online at https://evs.tamu.edu/application/master-gardener.  Be sure to enter McCulloch for the volunteer county, even if you reside in another county.

Once approved to proceed, follow email instructions to complete a volunteer training module from AgriLife Learn (costs $12, must set up an account for the AgriLife Learn platform; takes about 3 hours to complete but can be done in multiple sessions and it will count for education required for certification)

Follow the instructions sent via email from Sterling Volunteers to complete the background check (the $12 is to cover this background check)

Sign and return a copy of the Volunteer Agreement to the McCulloch County Extension Office, along with verification of your background check and payment of tuition.  Deadline is August 28, 2025 at 5 p.m.

Class tuition – $200 for the 2025 class (make check out to “CTMGA” and deliver or mail to the Extension Office, 114 W. Main St., Brady TX 76825)

A registration confirmation letter will be sent via email upon completion of registration steps.

To maintain status as a certified Master Gardener from year to year (after the initial certification) you must:

 

Pay annual dues (currently $15)

Contribute 20 volunteer hours per year

Participate in 10 continuing education hours per year

Complete a new background check every three years

Sign the Volunteer Agreement every three years

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