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Platte County Program
Encompasses gardeners primarily from Boone, Butler, Colfax, Nance, and Polk counties, but all are welcome!
Program structure:
- 40 hours of training required for interns, as well as 40 hours of volunteer service.
- Self-paced online training for new interns, plus
- Weekday, daytime in-person sessions for interns plus active EMGVs in March.
- Program cost (interns, one-time fee): $300 (non-refundable)
- Scholarships are available if financial assistance is needed.
- Application deadline is January 15, 2027.
For more information about training administered at the Platte County Office, contact Taylor Cammack at 402-563-4901.
The application period for the 2027 training program will open in mid-September and close on January 15, 2027.
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Northeast Area Program
Encompasses gardeners from Antelope Madison, Cedar, Dixon, Knox, Pierce, Stanton, and Wayne counties, but all are welcome!
Program Structure:
- 40 hours of training required for interns, as well as 40 hours of volunteer service.
- Self-paced online training for new interns, plus
- 10 monthly, Saturday morning business meetings every year for interns and active EMGVs. Meetings include discussion and planning of the annual plant fair and a speaker.
- Program cost (interns, one-time fee): $300 (non-refundable)
- Scholarships are available if financial assistance is needed.
- Application deadline is January 15, 2027.
For more information about the training administered at the Madison County Office contact Taylor Cammack at 402-563-4901 or Pam Graber, Madison Co. Office Manager, at 402-370-4040.