Floriculture 

State Floriculture Contest                   

Teams will compete in an in-person contest on March 28, 2025.  

Number of Teams: 

• This contest is capped at the first 16 schools to register. One team per school.

Qualification statement:

• This is a state qualifying contest with the top teams advancing to the State FFA CDE Contest. The teams advancing to the state-level competition will be determined by the State FFA CDE guidelines.  

Scantron

• Judging Card Universal Form - H (709-1)

Location Notes:  

• Teams will assemble in AG111 at the FVTC Agriculture Center.

Description of the Contest: 

• The placement of teams will be determined by tabulating the three highest scores of contestants from the school.

• The contest will consist of the following phases:

• 1. • 1. 1. Identification of 25 common floriculture-greenhouse items such as Perlite, Peat, and Pot's. A period of 25 minutes will be allowed for this phase. Each item is worth one point.

          2. Identification of 50 plants from the National Floriculture Plant Identification list. A period of 30-40 minutes will be allowed for this phase. Each item is worth one point.

          3. Practicum

Special Requirements:

• Individuals are expected to bring sharpened #2 pencils, and a clipboard free of notes and other markings. 

Please review the state FFA Career Development Events.