Tennessee Master Gardeners Advocates

The TMG Advocacy Board is a state Extension program committee created to include representation of all facets of the TMG program. It is composed of three county Extension agents (who are local Master Gardener Program coordinators representing each region), nine certified Master Gardeners (three from each region) who have served as volunteers and been active in their local MG programs, one state Extension specialist who has worked with the MG Program and the state Master Gardener coordinator who serves as a facilitator of this committee.

The TMGAB sponsors the TMG Alliance. The purpose of this group is to create a communication network to ensure an improved TMG program. The Alliance is composed of three regions with equal representation from each county in that region. The Alliance allows group leadership an opportunity to communicate directly with the TMGAB at regional and statewide meetings.

Goals and Strategies of the TMGAB

TMGAB is an allied support group for the Tennessee Master Gardener program dedicated to strengthening and enhancing the program for its volunteers.

The TMGAB is charged with the following tasks to accomplish this strategic purpose:

Provide local mentorship to county groups
Facilitate communication
Establish program policies
Define relationships between University of Tennessee Extension and Master Gardener volunteers
Identify and develop new program information and materials, and revise existing program information as needed
Set goals, objectives and action plans for obtaining goals for the Tennessee Master Gardener Program
Provides leadership for the TMG Alliance, a united state organization organized by region.