About Our Program

The mission of the University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program is to use research-based horticultural knowledge and practices to deliver educational outreach and project-based efforts that inspire change and promote healthy people, healthy communities and a healthy planet.

The application is open from August 1 to October 1 each year, with the core course beginning in January. 

Learn how Master Gardeners are making a difference around the state by checking out the 2023 Annual Report.

Fun Fact:  In 2023, there were 3,177 University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Volunteers that gave 185,751 hours of service to their communities, reaching over 166,057 Minnesota residents! 

The Isanti County Master Gardener Volunteer Program has been around for many years.  We volunteer our time and expertise in many ways throughout our community:

Yard & Garden Line 

Information Booths 

(e.g. Cambridge Farmer’s Market, Isanti County Fair, Appreciation Days, Braham Pie Day)

Cambridge Community Garden with the City of Cambridge

Gardening Author Series

Adopt-A-Highway

Educational Classes & Tours 

(open to the public)

The 2025 Leadership Team

Extension Office Staff