Floriculture

Purpose- The National FFA Floriculture Career Development Event is designed to create an interest in career preparation for all current and future aspects of the floriculture industry through leadership development and hands on technical skill development using industry standards which are delivered through the agriculture education curriculum.

Objectives

• Identify plant materials, supplies, and equipment utilized in the floriculture industry.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the biological and scientific principles and develop the skills underlying propagation, variety development, growth requirements, growing techniques, harvesting, marketing and maintenance of established floriculture plants.

• Identify and recommend solutions for plant disorders.

• Demonstrate the use of principles of design and develop related skills.

• Identify, select, operate and maintain appropriate supplies and equipment for floriculture production, design and marketing.

• Demonstrate the use of safety procedures and practices in floriculture operations.

• Operate, manage and maintain facilities for floriculture operations.

• Demonstrate interpersonal skills necessary for successful employment in the floriculture industry.

• Demonstrate proper sales and customer service skills.

• Demonstrate general business practices appropriate to the floriculture industry.

• Effectively work together as a team.