Advertiser Democrat highlights donations to Maine Harvest for Hunger
The Advertiser Democrat highlighted the role of Master Gardener Volunteers in the food chain. Over the last year, 919 active Master Gardener Volunteers throughout the state have donated more than 33,500 hours to educational and food security projects and helped deliver more than 232,700 pounds of food to 187 food distribution agencies for the Maine Harvest for Hunger program, according to the article. The article also noted that after a long hiatus, Cooperative Extension in Oxford County will again offer Master Gardener Volunteer Certification training. The 17-week program in South Paris will start Jan. 27. Applications are accepted until Dec. 20. More information is online. Pat Griffin of Otisfield, a Master Gardener Volunteer since 1998, said, “I highly recommend taking the courses. It’s helping your community, and yourself, in a very significant way.”