CMGA General Info

Apple blossoms. Photo by Cynthia Murray.

Welcome to the Coconino County Master Gardeners Association

The Coconino Master Gardener Association began in 2009 to create a corps of well-informed volunteers, and to deliver quality horticultural education programs adapted to our regional high elevation environment. The association provides support for Master Gardener graduates and volunteers as well as continuing education and opportunities to participate in community programs that increase the visibility and participation in the Master Gardener Program.


Monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
1601 N. San Francisco St. in Flagstaff, Arizona.

On this page you will find:
- How to become a member Membership form
- How to report volunteer and education hours Report your hours
- Upcoming events calendar
- Gardening columns and articles
- Links to other useful websites and resources
- Master Gardener Association documents and forms

Change in Contact Information

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Event Calendar

Thursday, July 11, 2019

Rocky Mountain Seed School

Did you know that our six-day Seed School costs between $12,000 and $15,000 to produce?  This includes fair pay for our awesome teachers, organic meals for usually up to 30 people for six days (guests, teachers, staff, etc.), transportation, lodging, facility rental, admin and updating and creation of the program itself. 
Tuition for Seed School is $700 for the general public, $560 for a RMSA member. Class size is generally around 20. We find scholarships are essential! Our experience has taught us to expect no more than 50% of the total possible tuition for any given class due to helping those in need.  If you do the math, you may be startled. RMSA may bring in upwards around $7,000 to cover a potential $15,000 expense! 
This is why grants, ongoing monthly contributions, larger donations (from those who can afford it) and periodic campaigns are essential to our ability to sustain ourselves. Currently, we are in the midst of our summer campaign and want to reach a goal of $15,000 in donations.
What will we do with $15,000?  Well, you already know it supports our ground-breaking Seed School program (more than 1,000 people trained since 2010). It also underwrites our Grain Trials program, Grain School, Seed Stewards, Seed Summit, Curriculum Development, Media Outreach, and simply just running our small non-profit of parttime people dedicated to changing the agricultural paradigm one backyard at a time. 
Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance is passionate about keeping seeds in the hands of the people by inspiring, educating, and networking like-minded individuals to come together, empower each other and create seed sovereignty everywhere.
Our work is not possible without your support. Please make a donation to our Summer Campaign today. You, your family, and future generations will reap the benefits!
With Appreciation,
RMSA Staff
P.S. – Are you a farmer or gardener using local seeds? Let your friends, neighbors, or customers know that your hardy, delicious heirloom crops are Grown with Local Seeds! Order these special stickers from RMSA to proudly label your produce and make a statement about the food system you want to create. Thank you!

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