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359,600

Hours Served

Master Gardener Volunteers donated nearly 360,000 hours of their time in 2023

189,000

Floridians Reached

In 2023, MGVs served citizens through plant clinics, presentations, and school and community gardens.

$10 Million

Value to Florida Economy

Time volunteered by 3,359 MGVs in 2023 equates to $9.9 million

Florida Master Gardener Volunteers (MGVs) assist UF/IFAS Extension agents by providing research-based, horticultural education to Florida residents.

In 2023, 3,359 volunteers gave 359,600 hours of their time in 58 Florida counties. This equates to nearly $10 million provided to Florida’s economy.

Master Gardener Volunteers typically assist in a variety of projects, including:

  • Answering questions at plant help desks
  • Giving landscaping and gardening workshops at public libraries
  • Building demonstration gardens
  • Assisting with community gardens
  • Teaching youth programs and working with school gardens

In 2023, MGVs served 189,000 Florida citizens through plant clinics, presentations, and school and community gardens.

Annual Report

Colorful illustrated version of top numbers from the 2023 Florida Master Gardener Volunteer annual report. Full text below.
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UF/IFAS Extension Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program 2023 Annual Report

The UF/IFAS Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program is a citizen-driven program that benefits UF/IFAS Extension and Floridians. The program relies on dedicated who have an interest in gardening and in giving back to their communities.

  • In 2023, Florida Master Gardener Volunteers donated nearly $10 million worth of time to the citizens of Florida ($9,987,636).
  • There are 535 new Master Gardener Volunteers (MGVs). Counties provide training to new MGVs annually.
  • There are 3,359 Master Gardener Volunteers in 58 of Florida’s 67 counties.
  • Counties provided 38,188 hours in continuing education to MGVs in 2023. Each volunteer receives a minimum of 10 hours of education annually.
  • Master Gardener Volunteers served 189,000 clientele through plant clinics, presentations, and school and community gardens.
  • 339,600 hours of time were volunteered in 2023. Active MGVs donate an average of 100 or more volunteer hours each year.
  • The hours donated by MGVs would equal the work of 163 full-time employees.