{"id":21483,"date":"2023-03-28T09:38:22","date_gmt":"2023-03-28T13:38:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/?page_id=21483"},"modified":"2025-09-18T09:17:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T13:17:02","slug":"which-horticulture-training-is-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/learn\/which-horticulture-training-is-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Horticulture Training is Right for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Maine Gardener Training \u2192 <\/strong>For Your Garden<\/em><\/p>\n

Maine Horticulture Apprentice Training \u2192<\/strong> For your career<\/em><\/p>\n

Master Gardener Volunteer Training \u2192<\/strong> For your community<\/em><\/p>\n

Learn more about each training below.<\/h4>\n
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Maine Gardener Training<\/h3>\n

For<\/strong>: Gardeners wanting to take their gardens to the next level.<\/p>\n

Details<\/strong>: 18-week self-paced, virtual course. No volunteer or apprenticeship required.<\/p>\n

Reward<\/strong>: Maine Gardener digital badge, certificate, and 7 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)<\/p>\n

Visit<\/strong>: Maine Gardener Training webpage.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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Maine Horticulture Apprentice Training<\/h3>\n

For:<\/strong> Individuals starting a horticulture career, enhancing existing skills, or launching their own business.<\/p>\n

Details:<\/strong> 18-week self-paced, virtual course, plus 200-hour apprenticeship<\/p>\n

Reward:<\/strong> Maine Horticulture Apprentice Training microcredential, title of Certified Maine Horticulture Apprentice, and 7 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)<\/p>\n

Visit:<\/strong> Maine Horticulture Apprentice Training webpage.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo by Edwin Remsberg<\/span>Photo by Edwin Remsberg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Master Gardener Volunteer Training<\/h3>\n

For:<\/strong> Gardeners who want to give back to their community by volunteering.<\/p>\n

Details:<\/strong> 18-week self-paced, virtual course, plus 40-hour volunteer internship<\/p>\n

Reward:<\/strong> Title of Certified Master Gardener Volunteer, digital badge, 7 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs), and joining a community of people working to better our communities.<\/p>\n

Visit:<\/strong> Master Gardener Volunteer Training webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If I have completed one of these training programs, can I transfer into another?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> While all three trainings cover the same core topics, each has additional unique content.<\/p>\n

To transfer to the Maine Horticulture Apprentice Training:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Enroll in the Maine Horticulture Apprentice Training<\/li>\n
  2. Complete Module 1 of the training. You may receive credit for Modules 2-5 based on your prior training which may exempt you from having to retake those modules and quizzes. You will have access to review the material if you choose.<\/li>\n
  3. Complete MHAT specific requirements including an apprenticeship agreement, 200 hour apprenticeship, and apprenticeship evaluation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    For information on transferring to the Master Gardener Volunteer program<\/strong>, refer to the Master Gardener Volunteer transfer policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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