Ag Program Advisory Leadership Committees
Local residents provide leadership and guidance to ensure local program needs are addressed. Advisory committee members help identify program needs, assist staff in developing, marketing and delivering educational programs, and evaluate program impact.

Master Well Owner
If you reside in Pennsylvania and you are interested in learning more about the proper management of your home's private water system, you may wish to become a Master Well Owner. In return for an eight-hour training, Master Well Owners agree to provide 100 people with information to protect their water supply over a two-year period. For details, visit their website or contact the MWON coordinator at 814-865-2250 or mwon@psu.edu.

Forest Stewards
Pennsylvania Forest Stewards (formerly known as VIP-COVERTS) are trained volunteers who provide forestland owners with information and assistance to promote healthy and productive forests. In exchange for 40 hours of classroom training, Forest Stewards agree to invest a like amount of time sharing what they have learned with forest landowners in their communities. For more information about becoming a PAFS Volunteer, visit their website or use their on-line form. You may also contact the state coordinator by phoning 1-800-235-WISE or sending an email to RNRext@psu.edu.

Master Gardeners
The Master Gardener program provides interested individuals with 30+ hours of training in many aspects of gardening. In return, participants dedicate volunteer time to teaching horticultural information based on university research and recommendations to community residents. Interested home gardeners can apply through their local county extension office. Most counties use an interview and testing process to select volunteers who have a strong interest in horticulture and the willingness to fulfill the volunteer commitment.

For more information on the Master Gardener Program at Penn State, please consult the program website.

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