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Marketing

Marketing and communications are vital to the UC Master Gardener Programs mission of extending gardening information. To do this, we use various channels, such as social media, newsletters, and websites, to inform our clientele, volunteers, donors, and leadership about program activities.
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Policies

Use this page to find UC Master Gardener Program policies, compliance resources, administrative forms and guidance for working safely with volunteers, youth and the public.Most-Used ResourcesUC MGP Policy HandbookFingerprinting and Background ChecksReporting Child Abuse (CANRA)Working With…
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Volunteer Development

To become certified UC Master Gardener, volunteers must complete an intensive home horticulture training and pass an exam testing their knowledge and ability to find scientific-based answers to public inquiries. Most counties host a new training class either annually or biannually.
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Brown Bag Webinars

Brown Bag Webinars are short, relevant statewide trainings about program and volunteer management offered to UC Master Gardener program coordinators throughout the year.
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Sprouting Kit

The "Sprouting Kit" is a collection of tools, links and brief articles explaining some of the common questions or training needs for a new-in-role program coordinator. We hope you find this resource helpful as you start your career with the UC Master Gardener Program.
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Reappointment

Per the UC Master Gardener Program Administrative Handbook reappointment runs from June 1 through July 31. Use the reappointment resources below to learn more about the reappointment process, timeline and responsibilities.
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Volunteer Initial Training

UC Master Gardener volunteers must undergo a minimum of 50 hours of intensive home horticulture education and a qualifying exam in order to certify. The following topics are considered core training, however counties may choose to add additional relevant topics. 1. Orientation 2.
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Tree Care Cards

Landscape trees and urban forestry are vitally important in terms of moderating climate and improving our daily lives and that of our community. Tree Care Cards were designed to use as a tool to help educate gardeners about the proper methods of caring for trees.
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Supplies

Marketing supplies for the UC Master Gardener Program are available to purchase from the statewide office. All marketing supply orders must be submitted through the online order form below. Click on the item to preview image.
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Name Badges

Ryder Engraving is the approved vendor for UC Master Gardener volunteer and staff name badges. To place a name badge order complete the badge form and visit: RyderEngraving.com/product/uc-master-gardener-name-tags/.
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