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
State Master Gardener Coordinator
UF/IFAS Extension
Gainesville, FL
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Agenda-at-a-Glance
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For a full detailed schedule of the conference, visit the Detailed Agenda »
| 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.
