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 2021 in our TEMG Program

2021 Statewide TEMG calendar.pdfDownloadable PDF 2021 Statewide TEMG calendar 

Registration for the Eastern Region TEMG Conference NOW!


We decided it was best to postpone the Western Region Conference until spring 2022 and look forward to a great event in Clarksville!



Eastern Region Conference
What? A fun day of tours and interactive sessions about herbs, vineyards and even sorghum molasses in east TN.

When?  September 30th, 2021

Where? Jamestown, TN- hosted by the Fentress County Master Gardeners

Registration form - Eastern region conference 2021.pdfRegistration form (mail in) - Eastern region conference 2021.pdf

Or use the:Online web portal

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Friday Focus Series with LIVE tours and visits around the state!

Sept. 24- MGs and Arboretums in Lebanon and Ohio

Nov. 19th- Plants of the season and year end celebration

Interested in getting in some early hours for 2021? Well, this YouTube Playlist is for you! It is a compilation of a whole summer of 2020 on-site tours and visits with EMGs and agents around Tennessee!
Friday Focus Series Signup Form: https://forms.gle/bg6HaoSDSGHE5Dc4A

2020 TEMG Friday Focus Full Playlist

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What is the Mission of the TN Extension Master Gardener Program?

Improve the lives of Tennesseans through horticulture education delivered by a dedicated and skilled volunteer network. 

What is the Impact of the TN Extension Master Gardener Program?

200,003 hours of service and educational outreach in 2019 that represent a value to Tennessee of $4,534,068.01 in 2019!

   


Need to record your ​volunteer hours?

https://temg.tennessee.edu 

Watch a quick video overview of our MG database
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​Congratulations to our 2020 Search for Excellence Winners!

Local Service Project Winners
Project- Hamilton County - McCoy Farm and Garden Butterfly Waystation and Cottage Garden
Educational Program- Williamson County- Library Series Talks
Written Material- Knox County- Hardin Valley Elementary Learning Garden
Youth (3-Way Tie)
Greene County- Boys and Girls Club Educational Demonstration Garden
Hamilton County- Youth Adventures Day Camp
Sevier County- Junior Lunch and Learn Series


Check out this YouTube video of all 6 winners!

Outstanding Individual and Partner Awards

2020 Outstanding Individual Master Gardener Award

Lecia Anderson

Bobbi Heneisen

Carol Mathews

2020 Outstanding Contributing Partner Award

Sevier County Fair and Fairgrounds

Chattanooga Area Food Bank

Our First Ever TEMG Coordinators of Excellence Awards
Early Stage Coordinator of Excellence- Rachel Painter
Experienced Coordinator of Excellence- Dr. Chris Cooper
Rural Coordinator of Excellence- Alan Bruhin
Urban Coordinator of Excellence- Tom Stebbins

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Hear Drs. Chris Cooper & Natalie Bumgarner discuss the program on 'The Family Plot'. 
 

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New and Revised UT Extension publication for TEMG volunteers

W099- TEMG Volunteer Program Handbook- 2020 revision.pdf


P- 635.Basic TEMG information sheet.pdf
   

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