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Farm Ops Master Gardener Training
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Monday, April 5, 2021,
9:00 AM -
Wednesday, April 28@
4:00 PM
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Monday, May 3, 2021,
9:00 AM -
Friday, May 28@
4:00 PM
Open to Transitioning Service Members and Veterans
Online Master Gardener Training:
- Monday-Thursday, April 5th - April 28th, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Online class instruction from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
- 1 hour lunch followed by online Farm Ops project work from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM.
Practicum for Master Gardeners:
- Monday-Thursday, May 3rd - May 28th, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Practice applications will take place in person in the Watertown Mission Garden and/or other horticulture related businesses.
- Where necessary, practicums can be adapted to individual service member availability.
- COVID-19 protocols will be required and adhered to.
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Skill sets obtained from the classroom and hands-on learning will include:
- How to identify plants, insects, and plant diseases.
- Integrated pest management principles.
- Planting and maintenance of trees, shrubs, fruit, vegetables, turfgrass, and flowers.
- Plant propagation methods.
- Maintain healthy soil.
- Landscaping principles.
- Pruning methods.
Potential future employment opportunities include:
- Landscaper
- Nurseryman
- Grounds Maintenance
- Gardener
- Greenhouse Operator
- Fruit, Vegetable, or Tree Farmer
Last updated February 19, 2021