The Nebraska Master Gardener Program has been part of University of Nebraska Extension since 1976. Master Gardeners participate in a variety of community and University projects.

• 2004- 545 volunteers, 21,227 total volunteer hours, 48,285 volunteer contacts
• 2005- 483 volunteers , 20,042 total volunteer hours, 57,097 volunteer contacts
• 2006- 485 volunteers, 21,109 total volunteer hours, 48,683 volunteer contacts
• 2007- 437 volunteers, 20,370 total volunteer hours, 54,452 volunteer contacts