Our Impact

Master Gardeners make a difference in their communities (November 2021 - October 2022).

In Oregon, there were 2,276 active Master Gardener volunteers.
Master Gardener volunteers were able to be of direct service to more than 78,713 Oregonians
Master Gardeners donated an estimated 27 tons of fresh produce, harvested from Master Gardener-managed community and demonstration gardens to local food banks and food pantries.
The number of gardening questions to OSU’s “Ask Extension” service grew 572% in the past four years (from 6,203 questions in 2019 to 41,676 in 2022!). 88% of these questions in 2022 were answered by Master Gardener volunteers.
New and innovative projects, programs and classes engaged thousands of gardeners in Oregon and beyond.

Dig in and read about our accomplishments in 2022

Master Gardener program impact report for 2022

Master Gardener™

2,796

volunteers

Active Master Gardener volunteers in Oregon

78,713

direct contacts

Direct service provided across Oregon.

tons of fresh produce

Harvested from Master Gardener-managed community and demonstration gardens to local food banks and food pantries

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