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North Carolina Cooperative Extension increasingly utilizes trained Master Gar- dener volunteers to meet the con- stant demand for consumer horti- culture information by the citizens of our state. Seventy three counties of- fer the Extension Master Gardener program. Many of our county pro- grams are relatively new. There are currently over 3,000 active Master Gardener volunteers. If you would like to become an Ex- tension Master Gardener, you will need to fi ll out, (visit: cleveland.ces. ncsu.edu) print and return the Mas- ter Gardener Application to: Extension Master Gardener 130 S. Post Road, Suite 1 Shelby, NC 28152 If you have any questions, please give Julie Flowers a call @704-482- 4365 or 704-922-2104. 2017 Class Dates: It will begin on Oct 3rd and end on Nov 9th, Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00-12:00. October – 3,5,10,12,17,19,24,26,31 November – 2,7,9, 2017 Each class will run from 9:00am – 12:00pm Cost is $105.00 Thursday, April 20-April 26, 2017 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 17 W ould you like to become a NC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener? The Cleveland County Extension will of- fer classes in 2017. The Extension Master Gardener program is an educational program designed to en- hance public education in consumer horti- culture. It provides educational assistance to the citizens of the county concerning lawns, fruits, vegetables, trees, and orna- mentals through the utilization of a trained and supervised volunteer staff. Under the guidance and support of Ex- tension agents, selected residents of a county enter a specially designed training program in horticulture. Participants in the program must complete the training pro- gram, pass an examination, and volunteer a minimum of 40 hours per year (20 hours in subsequent years) through the local Co- operative Extension Center. The Extension Master Gardener pro- gram allows the local Extension to extend education to an ever increasing gardening audience. It also provides the local center with a highly visible way to meet the public demand for information and to develop a strong clientele support group. Would you like to become a Master Gardener? arolina Siding and Windows Serving The Carolina's For Over 40 Years! FOR FREE ESTIMATE CALL CONNIE SPARKS ©Community First Media ©Community First Media We Are Now Offering Shingle Roofing! 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