Floriculture
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Floriculture CDE is to stimulate the study of and interest in production and retailing of flowers, plants and foliage through the agricultural education curriculum.
OBJECTIVES
A. Identify floriculture and bedding plant materials.
B. Identify and treat unhealthy plants due to pest, nutritional, mechanical or chemical injury.
C. Understand the biological and scientific principles and develop the skills underlying propagation, growth requirements, growing techniques, harvesting, marketing and maintenance of established floriculture plants.
D. Understand principles and develop skills of floral design.
E. Identify and select appropriate supplies and equipment for the flower shop and greenhouse.
F. Understand and demonstrate the use of safety procedures and practices in floriculture operations.
G. Operate and maintain appropriate equipment for floriculture operations.
H. Understand and demonstrate interpersonal skills prerequisites to successful employment in the floriculture industry.
I. Understand and demonstrate proper sales and service skills.
J. Maintain records and proper reports that are accurate and legible.
K. Develop those interpersonal skills prerequisite to effective participation in the floriculture industry.
The purpose of the Floriculture CDE is to stimulate the study of and interest in production and retailing of flowers, plants and foliage through the agricultural education curriculum.
OBJECTIVES
A. Identify floriculture and bedding plant materials.
B. Identify and treat unhealthy plants due to pest, nutritional, mechanical or chemical injury.
C. Understand the biological and scientific principles and develop the skills underlying propagation, growth requirements, growing techniques, harvesting, marketing and maintenance of established floriculture plants.
D. Understand principles and develop skills of floral design.
E. Identify and select appropriate supplies and equipment for the flower shop and greenhouse.
F. Understand and demonstrate the use of safety procedures and practices in floriculture operations.
G. Operate and maintain appropriate equipment for floriculture operations.
H. Understand and demonstrate interpersonal skills prerequisites to successful employment in the floriculture industry.
I. Understand and demonstrate proper sales and service skills.
J. Maintain records and proper reports that are accurate and legible.
K. Develop those interpersonal skills prerequisite to effective participation in the floriculture industry.