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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.
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Wendy Wilber
State Master Gardener Coordinator
UF/IFAS Extension
Gainesville, FL
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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 and Early Silent Auction Donation Check-In |
7:00am - 4:30pm | Registration Open & Silent Auction Donation Check-In |
8:00am - 9:30am | Opening General Session and Keynote Speaker |
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) |
11:45am - 12:50pm | Lunch and Presentation of Service Awards |
1:00pm - 2:00pm | Concurrent Sessions (7-9) |
2:10pm - 3:10pm | Concurrent Sessions (10-12) |
3:10pm - 3:30pm | Refreshment Break - Silent Auction Opens |
3:30pm - 4:30pm | General Session and Keynote Speaker |
4:30pm - 6:00pm | Welcome Reception and FFL Awards Sponsored by the Florida Friendly Landscaping Program |
7:00am - 5:00pm | Registration and UF/IFAS Bookstore Open |
7:00am - 4:30pm | Silent Auction Open |
7:30am – 8:30am | County Photos |
8:35am - 9:45am | General Session and Keynote Speaker |
9:45am - 10:15am | Refreshment Break |
10:15am - 11:15am | Concurrent Sessions (13-15) |
11:30am - 1:15pm | Lunch & Industry Updates -and- Awards of Excellence Presentations |
1:30pm - 2:30pm | Concurrent Sessions (16-18) |
2:30pm - 3:00pm | Refreshment Break - 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 and UF/IFAS Bookstore Open |
8:35am - 11:00am | Closing General Session and Keynote Speakers |
11:15am - 11:30am | Closing Remarks & Conference Concludes |
Get in Touch
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