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    4-H Horticulture ID and Judging

    Horticulture is the art and science of growing fruits and nuts, vegetables, flowers and foliage plants and ornamental plants. Horticulture is a profession, a vocation, a hobby, an industry, and a way of life for millions of people. Horticulture is very important to Florida's economy and is vital to everyone's health and well-being.


     

    Photo of youth gardening

    Youth who take part in the 4-H horticulture project can:

    • Learn to plan, care for, and manage vegetable and/or flower gardens, lawns, or commercial horticultural crops.
    • Learn about pest management.
    • Learn basic facts about plants and soils.
    • Apply knowledge by experimenting with plants in a laboratory or in the field.
    • Learn about landscaping and water gardens

    2025 State Horticulture ID and Judging Contest 

    Key Questions Information
    Date Saturday, June 21, 2025
    Location Alachua County Extension Office | 22712 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
    Registration Open February 1 and will close June 4 via 4-H Online
    Cost $10 per member, no charge for Cloverbuds
    Day of Event

    Check in: 9:00am

    Youth Orientation: 9:45am

    Contest Begins: 10:00am. Contest should last around 2 hours

     

    • WHAT TO BRING TO THE EVENT

      Youth contest participants will need to bring the following items: 

        • Clip board
        • Pencils
        • Smile

      Family members attending the event may want to bring:

        • Lawn chair-If you want to sit outside the building.
        • Snacks-There are a few restaurants nearby for lunch options.
        • Water
        • Camera- You are welcome to take photos of the plant specimens after the contest.
    • YOUTH PARTICIPATION AT STATE
      • Each county 4-H program may enter up to two Senior, Intermediate, and Junior teams in the competition. A 4-H team consists of at least three members and no more than four members.
      • Each county 4-H program may also send up to two independent youth, per age division. 
      • Senior age division individual or team state winners are not eligible to compete in future state 4-H Horticulture ID/Judging events. 
    • RESOURCES
      • What is Botany?
      • Flowers and Foliage Study Guide
      • Fruits and Nuts Study Guide
      • Vegetables Study Guide
      • Ornamental Study Guide
      • Judging Horticulture Products
      • Florida 4-H Horticulture ID and Judging: Contest Rules and Glossary      
      • Florida 4-H Plant ID Quizlet
      • Glossary of Terms
      • Junior Scoresheet
      • Intermediate Scoresheet
      • Senior Scoresheet
      • Florida 4-H Exploration: Careers in Horticulture

    INFORMATION CONTACT:

    4hevents@ifas.ufl.edu

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    Building 1603, 2140 NE Waldo Rd, Room 107, Gainesville 3261
    (352) 846-4444

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