A volunteer becomes a certified Master Gardener after:

A volunteer becomes a certified Master Gardener after:

• A. he or she completes the required basic training, passes the final exam, and completes 50 hours of approved volunteer service
• B. he or she is accepted into the program and begins attending the basic training sessions
• C. he or she completes 50 hours of approved volunteer service
• D. he or she completes the required basic training and passes the final exam

Answer: (A)

Master Gardener certification requires a combination of knowledge, assessment, and hands-on service. You must complete the required basic training, pass the final exam, and also complete 50 hours of approved volunteer service. Each part serves a purpose: the training builds the garden knowledge you'll need, the final exam verifies you’ve understood it, and the 50 hours of service shows you can put that knowledge into practice and contribute to the program and community. Merely attending training, or only doing service, or both training and the exam without the service hours, does not meet the certification criteria. Only completing all three steps leads to certified Master Gardener status.

Master Gardener certification requires a combination of knowledge, assessment, and hands-on service. You must complete the required basic training, pass the final exam, and also complete 50 hours of approved volunteer service. Each part serves a purpose: the training builds the garden knowledge you'll need, the final exam verifies you’ve understood it, and the 50 hours of service shows you can put that knowledge into practice and contribute to the program and community. Merely attending training, or only doing service, or both training and the exam without the service hours, does not meet the certification criteria. Only completing all three steps leads to certified Master Gardener status.