MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION OF THE CENTRAL RAPPAHANNOCK AREA - (MGACRA) (FREDERICKSBURG & THE COUNTIES OF STAFFORD, SPOTSYLVANIA, KING GEORGE & CAROLINE)
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​How to Become a Master Gardener

Master Gardener Classes

​The Virginia Cooperative Extension Office (VCE) in Stafford manages the Master Gardener Program in Planning District 16, which includes the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George and Caroline.  Stafford's senior extension agent annually offers Master Gardener classes, normally in the fall.
 Anyone interested in obtaining information on the program or being placed on the mailing list for the next class should contact the Stafford Extension Office at 540-658-8000 ext. 1056.

Certification Requirements

​Volunteers undergo 50 hours of education from the Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE).  Afterwards, Master Gardener interns are each required to provide 50 hours of volunteer service through approved projects in the first year.  Upon completion of these requirements, the volunteers are recognized as Extension Master Gardeners (EMGs).  
​To maintain active status each year, Master Gardeners are required to volunteer 20 hours on approved community service projects and attend 8 hours of additional educational training.
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The Master Gardener Association of the Central Rappahannock Area (MGACRA) serves the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George and Caroline.  MGACRA is affiliated with Virginia Tech and Virginia State University through its sponsoring organization, the  Virginia Cooperative Extension, which has its administrative offices in the Rowser Building in Stafford.
  • Home
  • Calendar
    • January
    • February
    • March
    • April
    • May
    • June
    • July
    • August
    • September
    • October
    • November
    • December
  • Projects
    • Demonstration Garden
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Cossey Park Project
    • Plant Clinics
    • Possible Project
  • EVENTS
    • 2019 MGACRA Symposium >
      • Spring Symposium 2018
      • Spring Symposium 2017
    • Seed Swap Event
    • Meetings & Activities
    • K G "Green Talks" >
      • Past KG Green Talks
    • Boxwood Workshops
    • More Events
    • 4th Tuesday >
      • Past Programs
    • Gardening Events in VA
  • Donations
    • Amazon Smile Contributions
    • Brent & Becky's Fund Raiser
  • About Us
    • Master Gardeners >
      • Become a Master Gardener
    • MGACRA in the News
    • Merchandise Sales
    • Board of Directors
    • MGACRA Documents
    • Contact Us
  • Newsletters
    • Autumn 2018
    • Summer 2018
    • April 2018
    • February 2018
    • December 2017
    • October 2017
  • Courses Offered
    • Home Landscape Course
    • Tree Steward Course
    • Plant ID Course
    • Master Gardener Course
  • Current Master Gardeners
    • Master Gardener College
    • MGACRA Membership
    • Gala Awards Dinner
    • Annual Picnic
    • Year-end Gathering
  • Winter 2019