 My name is Esther McGinnis and I am NDSU's Extension Horticulturist and Director of the Master Gardener Program. North Dakota Master Gardeners are doing wonderful work around the state. They're beautifying our communities. They're working with school children and teaching them the joys of gardening and eating their own produce. In addition, Master Gardeners are working with food pantries around the state to feed the hungry. They're very grateful for the work that Master Gardeners do. Now, Master Gardeners are a humble lot. They don't like to trumpet their accomplishments. However, we would like you to report your Master Gardener hours because they are very important to the work that we do. The important aspect of the volunteer hours is how the Master Gardener program is funded. The more hours that are recorded and are turned in and are evidence of all the work that's being done, actually it makes it easier to go back and ask for additional funding to increase the Master Gardener program. And so it's a benefit both ways. One is you get credit for all of the great things you do, but it also helps you to help build this great program which you're part of. And without you, the Master Gardener program wouldn't be what it is. So really appreciate you turning in your hours.