gettin' Groovy with Gardening

October 20-23, 2024

Kissimmee, Florida

Announcements

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08/06/2024
Discover Our Two Far-Out Tours & Four Groovy Workshops
Register to join us for two optional far-out tours, and four exciting groovy workshops. Registration is required to particpate!

07/17/2024
Registration is Now Open!
Join us in-person for 18 unique breakout sessions, numerous nationally known keynote speakers, four exciting groovy workshops, two optional far out tours, and a whole lot more!

05/24/2024
Reminder to Book Your Hotel Accomodations
A block of rooms has been reserved for conference attendees at the discounted rate of $139/night (plus tax, currently 13.5%) for single or double occupancy.

10/27/2023
Save the Date!
The 2024 Florida Master Gardner Volunteer Conference will be held October 20-23, 2024. Make your plans to join us!

Conference Overview

Welcome to the 39th Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Advanced Training Conference!

The Florida Master Gardener Volunteer program continues to engage with our Florida residents and provide the most trusted horticulture information and education that we can deliver. We will gather at the 39th Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Advanced Training Conference in person and virtually to bring the horticulture volunteers of UF/IFAS the most up-to-date, relevant, and interesting information that will help them make a difference.

Wendy Wilber

Wendy Wilber

State Master Gardener Coordinator
UF/IFAS Extension
Gainesville, FL

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Keynote Speakers

Jenks Farmer

Jenks Farmer

Owner, Plantsman
Jenks Farmer
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Carol Reese

Carol Reese

Extension Horticulture Specialist (Retired)
University of Tennessee
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Agenda-at-a-Glance

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12:30pm - 4:30pm Optional Far Out Tours
4:30pm - 6:30pm Pre-Conference Registration Open & Early Silent Auction Donation Check-In
7:00am - 4:30pm Registration Open & Silent Auction Donation Check-In
8:00am - 9:30am Opening Plenary Session
9:30am - 10:30am Concurrent Sessions (1-3)
10:30am - 10:45am Refreshment Break - UF/IFAS Bookstore Opens
10:45am - 11:45am Concurrent Sessions (4-6)
12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch & Service Awards
1:00pm - 1:45pm Concurrent Sessions (7-9)
2:00pm - 3:00pm Concurrent Sessions (10-12)
3:00pm - 3:30pm Refreshment Break - Silent Auction Opens
3:30pm - 4:30pm Plenary Session
4:30pm - 6:00pm Welcome Reception and FFL Awards Sponsored by the Florida Friendly Landscaping Program
7:00am - 5:00pm Registration & UF/IFAS Bookstore Open
7:00am - 4:30pm Silent Auction Open
8:35am - 9:45am Plenary Session
9:45am - 10:15am Refreshment Break
10:15am - 11:15am Concurrent Sessions (13-15)
11:30am - 12:30pm Lunch & Industry Updates -and- Awards of Excellence Presentations
12:30pm - 1:30pm Plenary Session
1:30pm - 2:30pm Concurrent Sessions (16-18)
2:30pm - 3:00pm Refreshment Break & Optional County Photos - Last Call for Silent Auction Bids
3:00pm - 4:00pm Groovy Workshops
4:00pm - 5:30pm Silent Auction Checkout
4:00pm - 6:00pm 4-H Plant ID & Judging Contest
8:00am - 11:00am Registration & UF/IFAS Bookstore Open
8:35am - 11:00am Closing Plenary Session, Legacy Awards, & Keynote Speakers
11:15am - 11:30am Closing Remarks
11:30am Conference Concludes

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Should Acts of God or natural or public health emergencies prevent this event from being held in-person, sessions will be held virtually via Zoom.