Floriculture CDE

To stimulate the study of and interest in production and retailing of flowers, plants and foliage through the agricultural education curriculum.

• To identify floriculture and bedding plant materials.

• To understand the biological and scientific principles and develop the skills underlying propagation, growth requirements, growing techniques, harvesting, marketing and maintenance of established floriculture plants.

• To understand principles and develop skills of floral design.

• To identify and select appropriate supplies and equipment for the flower shop and greenhouse.

• To understand and demonstrate interpersonal skills needed to attain successful employment in the floriculture industry.

• To develop those interpersonal skills prerequisite to effective participation in the floriculture industry.

• To identify the common tools and equipment used in the floriculture industry.

• A team will consist of four FFA members, with the top three individual scores counting toward team placing. No alternates will be allowed.

• This State CDE will be held during the FFA State Leadership Conference.

• Entry fees to cover the cost of hosting the event will be assessed.

• Participants in need of special accommodations (disability or other health issues) must submit the Idaho State FFA Career Development Events Request for Special Accommodation Application found at the end of the General Rules and Regulations at least one month prior to the event.

• National exams as reference materials will not utilize the most recent National Convention test items.

• Members may participate in one event at a time. A member may not participate in overlapping CDEs during the Idaho FFA State CDE events in Moscow or State Leadership Conference in Twin Falls.