{"id":5972,"date":"2021-02-08T10:16:45","date_gmt":"2021-02-08T18:16:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\/?page_id=5972"},"modified":"2026-02-17T16:45:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T00:45:01","slug":"master-gardener-foundation-of-asotin-and-garfield-counties","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\/master-gardener-foundation-of-asotin-and-garfield-counties\/","title":{"rendered":"Master Gardener Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column  wsu-border--color-crimson wsu-border--add-top\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wsu-spacing-after--xsmall\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/02\/MGfoundationlogo-792x279.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8980\" width=\"578\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/02\/MGfoundationlogo-792x279.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/02\/MGfoundationlogo-396x139.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/02\/MGfoundationlogo-768x270.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/02\/MGfoundationlogo.jpg 1012w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 2004 as the Asotin County Chapter of the Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State, the Chapter updated its Bylaws\u00a0in 2020 and changed its name to <em>Master Gardener Foundation of Asotin and Garfield Counties<\/em>\u00a0(MGFAG).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purpose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Master Gardener Foundation provides financial and in-kind support to the Master Gardener Program and other community horticulture programs in Asotin and Garfield Counties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Membership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WSU Master Gardener volunteers from Asotin and Garfield Counties form the members of the Foundation. Membership is not required for participation in the Master Gardener Program and there are no fees.&nbsp; Board members vote on foundation actions, serve on committees and assist with fundraising activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Master Gardener Foundation of Asotin and Garfield Counties is the fundraising entity for the Master Gardener Programs in Asotin and Garfield Counties.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--xsmall\"><strong>The Master Gardener Foundation\u00a0supports community outreach programs<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>In-Person and On-line plant\/garden diagnostic and information clinics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Youth Nutrition and Gardening programs at local elementary schools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstration Gardens located in the Clarkston Community Garden<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Informational booths at local events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Informational clinics held in the community throughout the year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic Master Gardener Training \u2013 Speakers Fees, Class Materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spring Garden Symposium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Courthouse Gardens \u2013 Rose and Pollinator Garden<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--large\">Governance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Foundation is governed by a 5-person Board of Directors elected from and by the Foundation membership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wsu-spacing-after--none wsu-font-size--large\">Current Board  &#8211; 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--xsmall\">The current board of directors was elected during the Nov 2024 meeting and will serve a  2-year term:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>President:&nbsp; Peggy Madonia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vice President:&nbsp; Tom Van Horn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treasurer:&nbsp; Terry Brandon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secretary:&nbsp; Kathy Nelsen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Member at Large:&nbsp; Tana Truscott<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" wsu-font-size--large\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\/master-gardeners\/acmg-page\/\">Information for Foundation members<\/a> (Password protected)<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<section  class=\"wsu-section wsu-spacing-before--none wsu-dropshadow--low\"  >\r\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--large\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n    <nav class=\"wsu-navigation-vertical wsu-vertical-menu\">\n        <ul id=\"wsu-site-menu\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse wsu-menu-collapse--style-vertical\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\/mg-home\/\">Master Gardeners<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\/mg-home\/about\/\">About Us<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\/mg-home\/educational-outreach\/\">Educational outreach<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\/mg-home\/ask-a-master-gardener-contact-page\/\">Ask a Master Gardener<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\/mg-home\/join-us\/\">Join us<\/a><button aria-label=\"{Open submenu Join us\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse--action-toggle\"><\/button>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\/mg-home\/volunteering\/\">Become a Master Gardener<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\/mg-home\/join-us\/volunteer-agreement\/\">Volunteer agreement<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\/mg-home\/diagnosis-clinics\/\">Diagnosis Clinics<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\/mg-home\/gardening-resources\/\">Gardening Resources<\/a><button aria-label=\"{Open submenu Gardening Resources\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse--action-toggle\"><\/button>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\/gardening\/\">Gardening in Asotin County<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\/master-gardener-foundation-of-asotin-and-garfield-counties\/\">Master Gardener Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\/4h-youth-development\/\">4-H Youth Development Program<\/a><button aria-label=\"{Open submenu 4-H Youth Development Program\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse--action-toggle\"><\/button>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu\">\n<li aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\/4h-youth-development\/4-h-youth-families\/\">4-H Youth Programs<\/a><button aria-label=\"{Open submenu 4-H Youth Programs\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse--action-toggle\"><\/button>\n\t<ul class=\"sub-menu\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\/4h-youth-development\/4h_information_page\/\">Asotin County Fair Information<\/a><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/nav>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--xxmedium\">Non-Profit Status<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Foundation is a dependent Chapter of the Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State (MGFWS), utilizing the non-profit status, which allows the Foundation to receive tax-exempt gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-font-size--large wsu-spacing-after--small\"><strong>Donate Now<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Help support the Master Gardener Programs that benefit the communities of Asotin and Garfield Counties<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--xxmedium\">Mail donations to:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Asotin County Master Gardeners<br>PO Box 9<br>Asotin, WA 99402<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[slide slide_type=&quot;custom&quot; 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