Master Gardener™ Recertification
The greatest fine art of the future will be the making of a comfortable living from a small piece of land."
Abraham Lincoln, American President
Requirements for Recertification
Here's the "short version" on current requirements to maintain Certified OSU Extension Service Master Gardener™ Volunteer status. If you are an Associate Master Gardener™ or transferring from another county, please contact Stormi Dykes for additional information:
Hour Requirements
Direct and indirect educational hours should currently constitute at least 50% of a Master Gardener's required Volunteer Service Hours in their recertification years. See our local guide for knowing what hours count for what categories.
Annual Paperwork
The following documents and activities are completed annually:
The OSU Extension Service | Lincoln County MG Program Team will notify you in advance when it’s time to submit these documents, as well as how you’ll be receiving them.
Recertification Resources
Also Required
OSU Extension Volunteer Criminal History Check
All recertifying OSU Extension Service MG Volunteers in Lincoln County must currently complete the Criminal History Check and National Sex Offender Registry Check every two years.
Keep an eye out for an email from OSU’s HR department requesting information they need from you to move forward with conducting your Criminal History Check. Please respond to this email promptly when you receive it!
Keep an eye out for an email from OSU’s HR department requesting information they need from you to move forward with conducting your Criminal History Check. Please respond to this email promptly when you receive it!
Youth Background Check
All recertifying OSU Extension Service MG Volunteers in Lincoln County must currently complete a Youth Safety Training Module and Standards of Conduct annually. Keep an eye out for emails from OSU’s Youth Program Registry/Ideal-Logic requesting information they need from you to move forward with completing these requirements. Please respond to these emails promptly when you receive them!