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.