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Benefits and Values of the Master Gardener Program.
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Schrock, Denny S.; Meyer, Mary; Ascher, Peter; Snyder, Mark – Journal of Extension, 2000
Responses from 282 current and former Master Gardeners in Missouri identified the most important benefits they derived from participation: increased knowledge, personal growth, and satisfaction of altruistic values. Social and career-related benefits received the lowest rankings. The most active volunteer Master Gardeners were most likely to…
Descriptors: Educational Benefits, Extension Education, Gardening, Horticulture