Floriculture

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Purpose The purpose of the Floriculture CDE shall be to create an interest in career preparation for all current and future aspects of the floriculture industry through leadership development and hands on technical skills using direct industry standards, which are delivered through the agriculture education curriculum.

Floriculture is a discipline of horticulture concerned with the cultivation of flowering and ornamental plants for gardens and the floral industry.

Event Rules 1. The event team shall consist of four members, with the lowest receiving the drop score. 2. Under no circumstances will participants be allowed to touch or handle plant material during the event, unless otherwise instructed by the staff. 3. There will be no communication among team members during the event, unless otherwise directed by the staff. 4. Students will not be allowed to use electronic devices. The use of one will result in disqualification. 5. Any participant caught cheating will be disqualified from the event. 6. All participants are expected to be on time to their rotations.

Event Format Students should provide: two clean #2 pencils, a clipboard and a non-programmable calculator. Participants may also bring a tool belt/apron and towels.

The event will consist of individual portions, as well as a team event.

Individual Events General Knowledge Exam (100 points) Participants will answer a 50 question multiple-choice exam that covers all aspects of the floral industry. The event questions shall come from MYCAEART sections: FL: C, FL:D, FL:E, FL:F, FL:G

Plant Identification (100 points) Participants will identify 25 plants from the list found on the SCC website and on our CDE page.

2018: Potting Cuttings Participants will take cuttings from the plant and stick them in rooted media labeled correctly. Participants should sanitize all equipment and use it in an appropriate and safe manner.

Team Event 2018: Handling a Hazardous Situation Participants will be presented with a hazardous situation that could develop in the floriculture business. The participant will be asked how they will resolve the problem. The participant will be evaluated on their understanding of the problem and procedures and practices followed in resolving the problem.