The Master Gardener Program for 2011 will be kicking off on Aug. 19, according to Ron Smith, North Dakota State University Extension Service horticulturist.
The classes will originate from NDSU and be broadcast across the state to 11 sites through the Interactive Video Network (IVN) system.
The locations are Bismarck, Bowman, Cavalier, Dickinson, Fargo, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Napoleon, Wahpeton, Watford City and the Williston Research Extension Center. The classes will start on Friday, Aug. 19, and finish on Oct. 7. Classes will run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Central Time) for eight weeks. The classes will be archived for any student who may not be able to attend every class.
The cost is $100 for volunteers and $200 for nonvolunteers. Once the classwork is completed, the volunteers need to complete 48 hours of approved work through their county NDSU Extension Service agent. The volunteer work should be completed within 12 months after finishing the formal classes.
For more information, contact your local NDSU Extension Service office or visit http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/mg for a registration form. The registration deadline is Monday, Aug 1.
