Rick, I am disappointed in you. You apparently disregard any grouping larger than 2 that can be fair, effective, and even, benevolent. Of all the dozens upon dozens of caring, helpful volunteer programs out there, you are simply stating that none are worth your while. That's sad. Master Gardeners are not told what to think. They are not liberal college courses, for God's sake. Our "mother" is our Extension Service, and yes, the Extension Service works side-by-side with our university horticultural PhD's. Boy, that's a real problem, huh? Horticulture based on scientific principals. Perhaps you need to do a bit more research on what Extension Services really do and what their basic foundation is built upon.
I am sorry. It took me the longest to even comment on Master Gardeners, and now I wish I had never responded. I know there are bad apples in every organization, and the larger the organization, the better the chance of those bad apples. I think we have a wonderful program here in Mississippi and I greatly respect those that work for the Extension Service and those that serve as volunteers.
