4-H Junior Master Gardener

The 4-H Junior Master Gardener Program (JMG) is a national youth gardening curriculum for young people, beginning in third grade. The program provides these learning opportunities:

• Develops leadership, teamwork, and other important life skills.
• Enhances academic achievement
• Promotes volunteerism and community service
• Provides environmental and agricultural education.

Junior Master Gardener, JMG and their associated logos are service marks of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who offers the JMG program?
• How does the JMG program meet its objectives?
• When does the program meet?
• Where does the program meet?
• Why does 4-H promote the Junior Master Gardener program?
• Who should I contact about the JMG program?

Publications

• Mississippi 4-H Junior Master Gardeners Program - Guidelines for Volunteer Leaders IS1626
• Mississippi 4-H Junior Master Gardeners Program - Information for Prospective Sponsors IS1551
• Mississippi 4-H Junior Master Gardeners Program - Information for Prospective Volunteer Leaders IS1596

Other Junior Master Gardener_sm Information

• 2008 Awards Program - Call For Nominations
• 2007 Winners: 4-H Junior Master Gardener Awards Program
• Junior Master Gardener National Web Site
• Teacher/Leader Resources
• Registered Groups