Master Gardeners in the Community

Master Gardeners in the Community

UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County participate in a variety of community programs, including:
  1. IPM Outreach Project
  2. Valley Children's Roots of Resilience
  3. Veterans Home of California- Fresno
  4. Fresno/Madera County CalFresh Healthy Living, UC
  5. The Yosemite Village Permaculture Garden and Urban Farm
  6. Plant a Row for the Hungry

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