Barron Co. Master Gardener Association
The Barron County Master Gardeners began in the early 1990's to assist Ag Agent, Don Drost, who was serving on the National Association of Agricultural Agents. While out of the office, his secretary, Catherine Walther, was fielding a growing number of horticulture questions. The organization officially formed in 1998 and the first training class took place, resulting in a core of active members. Since then, the BCMG has grown to 50 members.
Training for Master Gardener Volunteers takes place on a regular basis. After completing the training course, volunteers commit to 24 hours of community service in garden projects or youth and community education service.
Barron County MGV Plant Sale
Saturday, June 1, 2013 8:00-10:00am
Youth Expo Building at the Barron County Fairgrounds
Rice Lake
Link to the Barron County Website, with our current newsletter, 2013 schedule and other notes of interest for Barron Co. Click on the Horticulture Tab and choose Master Gardeners from the drop down menu!
Monthly Programs
Barron County Master Gardener Meetings meet at 7:00pm in Room 110 of the Barron County Government Center, unless otherwise noted. Summer meetings are Garden Tours and Potlucks at local gardeners homes.
Projects supported by the BCMG
Officers and Directors:
- President: Carol Kettner
- Vice President: Laura Cutsforth
- Secretary: Wendy Kolzow
- Treasurer: Donna Jasicki
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Directors: Jill Keefer
Millie Seabold
Penny Tietz
Carol Abbuehl (Past President)
Honorary Positions:
- Historian: Carolyn Swanberg
- Records Keeper: Laura Cutsforth
WIGMA State Board Representative:
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Hali Dessecker
P. O. Box 2
Rice Lake WI 54868-0002
(715) 234-0098
Advisor:
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Tim Jergenson
Barron County - UW Extension
330 E. LaSalle Avenue, Room 2206
Barron, WI 54812-1540
Phone: (715) 537-6250
Fax: (715) 537-6814
