Spring 2022 offers a Statewide Virtual Purdue EMG Basic Training from Tuesdays, February 1 – May 3, 2022. Many counties have come together to offer this program which includes a local county connection hour. The statewide live webinars are Tuesdays, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm (ET). The day time and place for the Allen County connection hour will be Wednesdays 6:30 – 7:30 pm each week offered virtually. Attendance of both of these weekly sessions is required and attendance will be taken. Application deadline for Spring 2022 class is January 11, 2022, 11:59 pm (ET).
Fees are $185.00/person which includes the print version of the Purdue EMG Manual and for an additional $25.00, participants will also receive the digital version of the manual in a USB flash drive. Estimated fee for two people sharing a print version of the Purdue EMG Manual is $280.00.
To learn more about the Purdue Extension Master Gardener Program, visit:
To apply, please read the Purdue Extension Master Gardener Program Policy Guide (found below) and complete, sign, and return the Purdue Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Application and Agreement (found below) to Rhonda Smith at smit2177@purdue.edu. All applicants are also required to consent to national and state sex and violent offender registry checks and provide evidence of a government issued photo ID to your local EMG County Coordinator or designated Purdue Extension staff. You may download the policy guide here: https://extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/mg/mg-5-w.pdf or contact Rhonda Smith at smit2177@purdue.edu or (260) 481-6826 to receive a copy.
The application deadline is January 11, 2022, 11:59 pm (ET). Upon confirmation of acceptance of your application and providing evidence of government issued photo ID, you will receive class registration information.
If you cancel your registration prior to the deadline, you will be charged 12% of the registration fee + $5.00. After the deadline, there are no refunds. Purdue University is not responsible for expenses incurred due to cancellations by registrants. Purdue University reserves the right to cancel any program. Registrants will receive a full refund in the event that Purdue University cancels the program.
January 25 Test Connect Session (optional)
February 1 Purdue EMG Orientation (Pre-test administered by EMG County Coordinators)
February 8 Plant Science
February 15 Soils and Plant Nutrition
February 22 Animal Pests
March 1 Plant Disease Diagnosis
March 8 Weed ID and Control
March 15 Insect ID and Control
March 22 Invasive Species
March 29 Pesticide Safety & Alternatives
April 5 Herbaceous Ornamentals
April 12 Woody Ornamentals
April 19 Fruit Gardening
April 26 Lawn Care
May 3 Vegetable Gardening
After May 3 Final Exam, post-test & post-program survey
Purdue is committed to making all programs accessible to participants. If you require auxiliary aids or services, or if you have other program-related concerns, please contact Terri Theisen ttheisen@purdue.edu at least 2 weeks prior to the program.
Thank you for your interest in the Purdue Extension Master Gardener Program!
Policy Guide for Master Gardeners
EMG Volunteer Application/ Agreement
Statewide Virtual Basic Training Information