February 18-19, 2025, VIRTUAL
2025 JMG National Leader Training Conference

Training Descriptor:  This year’s VIRTUAL national leader training will be a dynamic & interactive training conference and will be exclusively & completely accessible as an engaging, online training event.

During & after the 2025 JMG NLT conference, attendees will be equipped to:

• Utilize all curricula resources, breakout sessions
• Implement best practices, project-based learning, managing students/groups
• Access Group/class registration, recognition & certification options
• Involve local county Extension, volunteers and parents in your programming
• Reach into schools, after school programs & clubs
• Prepare/lead JMG teacher training workshop events
• Generate funding to support programs
• Utilize program resources, marketing materials
• Build sustainability through community collaborations and partnerships

Training Contact: jmgnltconference@gmail.com
Registration closes February 10th! Register here!

recent past training events:

November 19, 2024, Winchester, KY
JMG Training – Clark County (Kentucky) Cooperative Extension Service
Training Descriptor: This event will cover the implementation of the JMG Teacher & Leader Guide, Learn, Grow, Eat & Go!, and Wildlife Gardener. The training will be at the Clark County Extension Office! 9:30 am – 3:30 pm (local time)
Training Contact: Clark County Extension Service, email at clark.ext@uky.edu

November 7, 2024, Leitchfield, KY
JMG Training – Grayson County (Kentucky) Cooperative Extension Service
Training Descriptor: This event will cover the implementation of the JMG Teacher & Leader Guide, Learn, Grow, Eat & Go!, and Wildlife Gardener. The training will be at the Grayson County Extension Office! 9:30 am – 3:30 pm (local time)
Training Contact: Grayson County Extension Service, email at grayson.ext@uky.edu

October 3, 2024 – May 15, 2025, Woodlawn, OH
JMG Youth Workshop
Training Descriptor: The International Junior Master Gardener program is back at Great Parks! Budding gardeners, ages 7–10, are invited to enroll for this course. We’ll dig deep into native plants, homegrown foods and the science of all things gardening. Each gardener that attends the full course will be granted their Level 1 Junior Master Gardener certification. Classes run the first three Thursdays of the month from October 3- May 15 at Glenwood Gardens. Sign up for one class or for the full course. Workshops will be held from 10:30 AM – 11 PM.
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Training Contact: Veronica Senefeld, 513-771-8733 or vsenefeld@greatparks.org

September 16, 2024, Henderson, NV
Youth Horticulture Education Program’s (YHEP) Train the Trainer JMG Workshop
Training Descriptor: YHEP staff will present the Train the Trainer for the Junior Master Gardener curriculum to the educators at Burkholder Middle School! This event is not open to the public.
Training Contact: Nicole Hansen (English), 702-257-5536 or hansenn@unce.unr.edu

September  14, 2024, Los Alamos, NM
JMG Training – NM Master Gardeners’ Conference
Training Descriptor: This all-day event will cover topics essential to the future of our gardening environment – from changes in climate to recovering pollinator populations to recruiting and maintaining our gardening population. Participants are invited to enjoy an optional guided Historical Society tour over lunch on Saturday (fee and preregistration required, approximately 45 minutes) and a pre-conference get-together (free) on Friday evening.
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Training Contact: Los Alamos Cooperative Extension Service, (505)662-2656 or losalamos@nmsu.edu

August 9-10, 2024, Garland, TX
JMG Workshop
Training Descriptor: Texas homeschool educators are invited to a Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) professional development workshop to help them connect agriculture to their curriculum through science and hands-on activities. The Saturday session will specifically include a 2-hour JMG Workshop session!
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Training Contact: Jordan Bartels, edoutreach@txfb.org

July 23-25, 2024, San Antonio, TX
JMG Workshop
Training Descriptor: Registration includes One-on-One Interactions: Engage directly with experienced speakers and specialists. Ask questions, share ideas, and learn from their expertise. Hands-On Demonstrations: Get your hands dirty! Participate in practical sessions where you’ll learn essential gardening techniques, from planting seeds to nurturing young plants. Junior Master Gardener Curricula and Gear: Access specialized curricula designed for young gardeners. Equip yourself with tools, resources, and age-appropriate materials to inspire the next generation of green thumbs. View the registration webpage at the link below for event times. Registration deadline is July 15, 2024.
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Training Contact: Andreas Villagran, andres.villagran@ag.tamu.edu

July 10, 2024, Fort Worth, TX
LGEG Teacher Workshop
Training Descriptor: Registration includes hands-on instruction, 7 TEA CPE and TEEAC credit, resources to implement a program, lunch, and door prizes! This training starts at 9 AM with check-in starting at 8:30 AM.
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Training Contact: Kacie Bridgewater, 817-884-1946 or kacie.bridgewater@ag.tamu.edu

July 10, 2024, Las Vegas, NV
EC Learn, Grow, Eat & Go! Curricula Training
Training Descriptor: Please join Extension’s Youth Horticulture Education Program (YHEP) for a Train the Trainer on the LGEG EC Curriculum. This curriculum is garden & nutrition based with body movement activities. This hands on training will be fun for all.
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Training Contact: Nicole Hansen (English), 702-257-5536 or hansenn@unce.unr.edu OR Martha Barajas (Spanish), 702-257-5522 or barajasm@unce.unr.edu

July 9, 2024, Fort Worth, TX
JMG Teacher Training
Training Descriptor: Register now to learn all about the JMG curriculum, engage in hands-on examples, and earn Texas A&M AgriLife certification with 7 TEA CPE hours and TEEAC credit! This training will be from 9 AM to 4 PM and lunch will be provided.
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Training Contact: Brittnay Meyer, 817-884-1945

July 3, 2024, Las Vegas, NV
Early Childhood Learn, Grow, Eat & Go! Curricula Teacher Training
Training Descriptor: Register now to join Extension’s Youth Horticulture Education Program (YHEP) for a Train the Trainer on the Early Childhood LGEG Curricula. This curriculum is garden & nutrition-based with body movement activities. This hands-on training will be fun for all!
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Training Contact: Nicole Hansen (English), 702-257-5536 or hansenn@unce.unr.edu OR Martha Barajas (Spanish), 702-257-5522 or barajasm@unce.unr.edu

June 6-7, 2024, Elizabethtown, NC
Junior Master Gardener Youth Day Camp
Training Descriptor: This Junior Master Gardener Summer Day Camp will allow youngsters to explore soil science, gardening, composting and insects! The camp will be hosted by the Bladen County 4-H program on June 6-7 from 9-11 a.m., and is open to youth ages 5-7.

June 5, 2024, Virtual!
Early Childhood Learn, Grow, Eat and Go! Facilitator Training
Training Descriptor: Register now to learn how to use the Early Childhood LGEG curriculum. Teach your students about plant science, gardening, nutrition and body movement with this fun and hands on class! Early Childhood LGEG is a 4-week multifaceted curriculum that combines plant and garden learning, food exposure, brain- and body-boosting physical activities, and novel parental engagement well-built around plant part themes. This training will be held from 1:00- 3:00 p.m., CST.
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June 5, 2024, Virtual!
Learn, Grow, Eat and Go! Facilitator Training
Training Descriptor: Register now to learn how to implement this research-based curriculum in the classroom and school garden. Learn, Grow, Eat & Go! (LGEG) is a researched & evidence-based curriculum from the Junior Master Gardener Program from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. This program was developed by Teachers for Teachers! LGEG is a 10-week TEKS aligned program combining academic achievement, gardening, fresh vegetable exposure, physical activity, and school & family engagement. All lesson plans and activity how-to’s are provided for you, so no extra planning for our busy teachers! This training will be held from 9:00- 11:00 a.m., CST.
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February 20-21, 2024, Virtual!
JMG National Leader Training
Training descriptor: Integrative & Hands-On VIRTUAL Training Conference.

August 7, 2023, Wichita Falls, TX
LGEG! Teacher and Volunteer Training
Training descriptor: Learn how to implement this research-based curriculum in the classroom and school garden. Learn, Grow, Eat & Go! (LGEG) is a researched & evidence-based curriculum from the Junior Master Gardener Program from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. This program was developed by Teachers for Teachers! LGEG is a 10-week TEKS aligned program combining academic achievement, gardening, fresh vegetable exposure, physical activity, and school & family engagement. All lesson plans and activity how-to’s are provided for you, so no extra planning for our busy teachers!

July 24 – 28, 2023, Dallas, TX
The Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Professional Development Conference
Training descriptor: The Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Professional Development Conference for teachers of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources provides a week-long conference specifically for agriculture teachers and stakeholders. The event is designed to enhance teaching methods, keep up with developments in curriculum, learn more about industry-based student certifications, and network with leaders in our profession.
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July 20, 2023, Fort Worth, TX
Learn, Grow, Eat & Go! Teacher Training
Training descriptor: Learn, Grow, Eat & Go! (LGEG) is a researched & evidence-based curriculum from the Junior Master Gardener Program from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. This program was developed by Teachers for Teachers! LGEG is a 10-week TEKS aligned program combining academic achievement, gardening, fresh vegetable exposure, physical activity, and school & family engagement. All lesson plans and activity how-to’s are provided for you, so no extra planning for our busy teachers!
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July 15, 2023, Las Vegas, NV
Learn, Grow, Eat, Go! Family Garden and Nutrition Workshop
Training descriptor: Join The Youth Horticulture Education Program for this fun, hands-on gardening and nutrition workshop for families. Participants will learn about gardening, nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices for their children and family. We will have hands on activities in both gardening and nutrition. We’ll even do a little food prep for a healthy snack. This workshop is for families and their children ages 5-12 years of age.
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July 12 – 15, Knoxville, TN
2023 National Children & Youth Garden Symposium
Training descriptor: Reinvigorate your passion to educate a new generation about the importance of gardening. Network, engage, collaborate, and learn from like-minded peers across the country. Explore the vibrant city of Knoxville with its numerous green spaces and innovative, citizen-driven gardening projects. Find out why NCYGS is one of the country’s longest-running, most prestigious gardening conferences for youth educators!
JMG Concurrent Session: Friday, July 14: Grow Thriving Gardens and Kids: Learn, Grow, Eat & GO!
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July 12, 2023, Fort Worth, TX
Teacher JMG & Access Water Training
Training descriptor: Learn about two great curricula we offer and how to set up your school to succeed with these programs. A complete lesson plan put together by teachers for teachers! Expect an overview of curricula, hands-on examples, lunch provided, Texas A&M AgriLife certification with 8TEA CPE hours & TEEAC creditCEUs!
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July 6, 2023, Las Vegas, NV
Teacher Training for the EC Learn, Grow, Eat, Go! Curricula
Training descriptor: This class will teach participants how to use the EC LGEG curriculum in their center or in-home business. Teach your students about plant science, gardening, nutrition and body movement with this fun and hands on class!
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June 27, 2023, Midland, TX
3rd-6th Grade Teacher JMG Training
Training descriptor: Learn how to use the resources of the Junior Master Gardener® program to implement proven, teacher-friendly plant-based learning while boosting science achievement, increasing parental involvement, and engaging your kids in service-learning while earning their Junior Master Gardener® certification. Registration closes June 22nd!
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June 13, Conroe, TX
2023 Junior Master Gardener Teacher Workshop
Training descriptor: Teacher workshop offering 6 CPE hours on our School Garden Program Curriculum – Junior Master Gardner. Designed for elementary teachers, this hands-on training event will familiarize you with a variety of proven TEKS-based Junior Master Gardener activities and demonstrate proven & methods for building sustainable, teacher-friendly school garden programs.
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June 12 – 15, Waco, TX
2023 Texas Farm Bureau Summer Ag Institute (SAI)
Training descriptor: A four-day professional development opportunity that immerses teachers in multiple aspects of agriculture to increase agricultural literacy in the classroom. SAI incorporates presentations by agricultural experts who specialize in education. The four-day institute also includes site visits to area farms, ranches, and agricultural businesses for a truly hands-on experience.
JMG Concurrent Session: Monday, June 12
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July 20, 2022 Virtual
Cultivating School Gardens Conference
This training is sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and will provide education on how to start a garden, what to grow, how to sustain a program, and examples of how others have been successful. JMG will be presenting and sharing how to implement JMG curricula. This training provides 7 CPE credits recognized by TEA and registration is $30. We can’t wait to see you, virtually!

May 17, 2022 Stillwater, OK
JMG Training
This 3 hour training will introduce you to the JMG program and its curriculum. You will learn the ins and outs of using the lessons with any group of youth. Primarily designed for 3-5th and 6-8th grades, the lessons can be modified to use with pre-K all the way to senior citizens!  This training is open to Extension educators, classroom teachers, and interested adults and volunteers, and costs $20. We will do lots of JMG activities and you will receive a copy of the Level 1 Teacher/Leader Guide. Contact Shelley Mitchell with training and registration questions via email at shelley.mitchell@okstate.edu or phone at 405-744-5755.

February 21-23, 2022 College Station, TX
Junior Master Gardener National Leader Training
Join us for a 3-day incredible hands-on training workshop designed to prepare you for JMG program success! Join us to learn about JMG curricula, community partnerships, program implementation, and more. You’ll learn tangible skills and new ideas for implementation, as well as the intricacies of managing a group, leading students, and sustaining your program for years to come!

February 21-23, 2022 College Station, TX
Junior Master Gardener National Leader Training
Join us for a 3-day incredible hands-on training workshop designed to prepare you for JMG program success! Join us to learn about JMG curricula, community partnerships, program implementation, and more. You’ll learn tangible skills and new ideas for implementation, as well as the intricacies of managing a group, leading students, and sustaining your program for years to come!