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Missouri Master Gardener Demographics

Year: 1999

Type: article

Abstract: A survey was conducted of Missouri Master Gardeners to identify their demographics and to determine if Master Gardeners fit general volunteer demographic patterns. Females accounted for 65% of respondents and males 35%. Those in their 40's comprised the largest demographic group. The majority were married with children; over 50% had at least a college degree; one-third had household incomes of $60,000 or greater; most were long-term residents of small towns or rural areas. Missouri Master Gardener demographics fit the pattern of volunteers in general, but demographic data proved to be a poor predictor of intent to continue volunteering.

Source: Journal of Extension

DOI: 10.66752/1077-5315.7849

Authors: Denny S Schrock, Mary Meyer, Peter Ascher, Mark Snyder

Institutions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois System, University of Minnesota

Language: English

Topic: Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2595086188

FWCI: 1.455

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Cited by: 4

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