Florida 4-H

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:

Geralyn Sachs
Regional Specialized 4-H Agent III/ Central District
Email: fish12@ufl.edu