WSU Master Gardeners is taking applications for the WSU training program. Deadline for applications is Nov. 15, 2002. Join the master gardener program to learn how the experts raise perfect gardens. Participants will be given 66 hours of instruction, classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., beginning Jan. 21 through Feb. 25, 2003. Training will be in Anacortes and carpooling will be available.

Those interested should contact Judy Sexton at the Island County WSU Cooperative Extension office at 679-7327; write Master Gardener Program, PO Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239, to obtain an application. Go to www.

island.wsu.edu/mgapp.

WSU Livestock Advisor training is accepting applications for 2003 training which will run Wednesdays, Jan. 22 through April 2. Call 679-7327 or go to http://

island.wsu.edu.