Agronomy
Crops
Pay Code 200
Grain should be entered in a 4-quart plastic ice cream bucket with lid (or suitable substitute). Each sample of grain shall be 2 quarts. No grain shall be returned as this is a terminal show.
Grain will be judged on the following factors:
1. Color
2. Uniformity
3. Purity (varietal, crops, weeds)
4. Inert Material (stems, chaff, dirt
5. Soundness (cracked or broken kernels)
6. Insect Damage
7. Condition (heat damage, sprouted kernels).
Each exhibitor must have or had a crop project during the current or preceding year for the following eligible crops: Other approved crops, such as barley, rye, popcorn, and dry edible beans, are eligible for showing provided the crop was appropriately harvested in one of the above years. Each eligible FFA exhibitor will be permitted to enter one entry per crop area. Grain exhibits must be properly identified.
M126 - Oats, Current Year
M127 - Winter Wheat, Current Year
M128 - Grain Sorghum, Previous Fall
M129 - Grain Sorghum (10 heads-10" sheath of Heads), Current Year, Wrapped or Tied
M130 - White Shelled Corn, Previous Fall
M131 - Shelled Com, Previous Fall
M132 - Ears of Corn (10 ears), Current Year
M133 - Stalks of Corn (3 Stalks- include washed roots), Current Year, No containers with soil.
M134 - Soybeans, Previous Fall
M135 - Soybeans Plants (6 stalks cut at ground level), Current Year, Wrapped or Tied
M136 - Small Grains (Sheath of Heads 2" in diameter, 24" stems), Current Year
M137 - Other, Wrapped or Tied
M138 – Other Grains, Previous Year
Range Boards
Pay Code 200
All Range Boards shall be 36" x 36" & 3/8" thick. Mounted range plants excluding invader plants must be on the list of important range plants (Table #1, Range Judging Handbook for Nebraska, E.C. 1-37-78). Mounted range plants must include roots, stem, and head. The Board can't be covered by plastic. Plants may be destroyed at release time. The exhibit must show the name of the exhibitor, chapter, and each range plant shall be identified as follows: common name, scientific name, grazing response, forage value, season of growth, and life span.
M139 - Display Board at least 15 range plants
Horticulture & Floriculture
Pay Code 200
All entries need to be preregistered with the Extension Office by the first Friday in July. The quality, condition, safety, and care for all horticulture exhibits are the responsibility of the exhibitor. All exhibits must be a part of the FFA member's SAEP. Limits on entries are the same as 4-H. No waxing or leaf shine on horticultural entries.
Horticulture
M140 - Apples, red (5 specimens with 1" stem)
M141 - Apples, yellow (5 specimens with 1" stem)
M142 - Beans, yellow (10 pods w/calyx (stem)
M143 - Beans, green (10 pods w/calyx (stem)
M144 - Beets (5 specimens w/tops 1/2" long & tap root)
M145 - Broccoli (1 specimen over 3" diameter and 6" long stock)
M146 - Cabbage (1 specimen, loose leaves removed, at least 2 layers of sound green outer leaves left on, trim root smooth w/base of leaves)
M147 - Carrots (3 specimens, top 1" - 1 1/2" long w/tap root)
M148 - Cauliflower (1 specimen, trim leaves even w/top, remove older leaves, cut stem below last remaining leaf)
M149 - Celery (1 specimen with roots and stalks)
M150 - Cucumbers (3 slicing, leave 1/2" stem)
M151 - Cucumbers (5 pickling, leave 1/2" stem)
M152 - Eggplant (2 specimens with 1 1/2" stem)
M153 - Gourds (5 specimens, mixed types with ½ - 1” stem)
M154 - Gourds (3 specimens, single variety with ½ - 1” stem)
M155 - Gourd (Most Unique specimen) (1 gourd per exhibitor, maximum of 5 entries per chapter)
M156 - Melon musk or honeydew, (1 specimens, stems removed)
M157 - Okra (5 specimens, ½ - 1” stem)
M158 - Onions, yellow (5 specimens, remove only one layer of skin, leave 1" - 1 1/2" stem, trim root to 3/4")
M159 - Onions, red (5 specimens, remove only one layer of skin, leave 1" - 1 1/2" stem, trim root to 3/4")
M160 - Onions, white (5 specimens, remove only one layer of skin, leave 1" - 1 1/2" stem, trim root to 3/4")
M161 - Parsnips (3 specimens, top 1"-1 1/2"long w/tap root)
M162 - Pepper, Jalapeno (3 specimens, leave 1/2" - 1" stem)
M163 - Pepper, Hungarian wax pepper (3 specimens, leave 1/2" - 1" stem)
M164 - Pepper, other hot peppers (3 specimens, leave 1/2" - 1" stem)
M165 - Pepper, sweet banana peppers (3 specimens, leave 1/2" - 1" stem)
M166 - Pepper, sweet bell peppers (3 specimens, leave 1/2" - 1" stem)
M167 - Potatoes, red (5 specimens, can be washed but do not scrub)
M168 - Potatoes, russet (5 specimens, can be washed but do not scrub)
M169 - Potatoes, white (5 specimens, can be washed but do not scrub)
M170 - Potatoes, other (5 specimens, can be washed but do not scrub)
M171 - Pumpkin, field type (1 specimen with 1" - 1 1/2" stem)
M172 - Pumpkin, largest - by weight and an acceptable degree of quality (1 specimen with 1" – 1 1/2" stem)
M173 - Pumpkin, small - less than 4" in diameter (3 specimens with 1/2" stem)
M174 - Pumpkin, most unusual (5 entries per chapter)
M175 - Rhubarb (5 stalks, pulled from ground, with the leaf cut in a 2 inch fan)
M176 - Squash, acorn (2 specimens, leave 1" stem)
M177 - Squash, zucchini (2 specimens, leave 1" stem)
M178 - Squash, yellow, straight neck (2 specimens, leave 1" stem)
M179 - Squash, yellow, crooked neck (2 specimens, leave 1" stem)
M180 - Squash, any other variety (2 specimens, leave 1" stem)
M181 - Sweet corn (3 ears, do not remove husks, trim silk to within 1" of top of husk, 1" - 2" long shank)
M182 - Sweet potatoes, red gold (5 specimens, can be washed, do not scrub)
M183 - Sweet potatoes, yellow (5 specimens, can be washed, do not scrub)
M184 - Tomatoes, red (5 specimens, with 3/4" or larger stem)
M185 - Tomatoes, yellow (5 specimens, with 3/4" or larger stem)
M186 - Tomatoes, cherry (10 specimens, 1 1/2" or less in diameter, with 1/2" or longer stem)
M187 - Tomatoes, Roma (5 specimens, ¾” stem)
M188 - Turnips (3 specimens, 1 ½ - 2” top)
M189 - Watermelon, oblong type (1 specimen)
M190 - Watermelon, round type (1 specimen)
M191 - Watermelon, largest - by weight and an acceptable degree of quality (1 specimen)
M192 - Grapes, white (3 clusters)
M193 - Grapes, red (3 clusters)
M194 - Grapes, other (3 clusters)
M195 - Other vegetables
M196 - Other fruits
Home Garden Food Basket Display
This exhibit is a quality selection of from 6-10 different kinds and/or varieties of mature vegetables and/or fruits. Amounts of vegetables & fruits in this exhibit should be such that they can be arranged in a neat and orderly manner and have good eye appeal. There must be enough of each vegetable or fruit for the judge to determine quality.
All vegetables and fruits exhibited must be grown by the FFA member as a part of an approved SAE program. One (1) entry per exhibitor.
Any combination of vegetables and fruits may be used. Those not listed in the catalog may be included. The exhibit must be a container such as a basket or box. It may be covered with a clear plastic cover but judges must be able to handle produce to determine quality.
One-third of the judging will be on how well the exhibit is prepared and presented. Packing, such as paper, straw or cloth, may be used but the vegetables and fruits should be the main attraction of the exhibit.
M197 - Home Garden Food Basket Display (single exhibitor)
M198 - Chapter Garden Food Basket Display (needs to be comprised of produce from three members)
Floriculture
Pay Code 200
House Plants
All plants must be in the possession of the FFA member for at least the immediate past 90 days as a part of an approved SAE or laboratory project.
FFA members may exhibit a total of 10 entries from Class 3 (House Plants) with up to 3 entries for sub classes foliage, potted flowering plants, cacti & succulent, hanging baskets, and potted plants and only 1 (one) entry per the individual flower sub class.
One (1) container per entry, with saucers, if there is a drainage hole in container. NO WATERING without a saucer.
Judging will be based on color, condition, foliage and/or flower, correct name, culture, perfection, quality, maturity, and shape.
Plants should be properly prepared. This means the plant should be well-rooted in a container appropriate for the size of the plant. Plants should not be root-bound or pot-bound.
Plants must be groomed for exhibition. Clean with water only. Plants should be free of diseases, insect damage, insect free, no wax, or any artificial additives.
Stake a label into soil, listing cultural instructions of how you grew this plant. List water requirements (such as dry, semi-dry, damp); life requirements (sun, semi-shade, shade); and how this plant was propagated (bought, stem cutting, lead cutting, seed, etc.) Please make printing 1/4" tall or taller. Plants without this information will not be evaluated. Label may not be of such a size as to obscure viewing of plant. ("Water when dry" not explicit enough).
The exhibit is judged on the quality of the plant, not the container. Elaborate and expensive containers will not be considered in the judging of the plant.
Foliage Plant
M199 - Angelwing Begonia
M200 - Arrowhead
M201 - Coleus
M202 – Corn Plant
M203 - Croton
M204 - Dracaena
M205 - Dumbcane
M206 - Jade
M207 - Peace Lily
M208 - Pothos
M209 - Rubber Plant
M210 - Schefflera
M211 - Snake Plant
M212 - Any Other Foliage Plant
Potted Flowering Plant
M213 - African Violet
M214 - Begonia
M215 - Chrysanthemum
M216 - Geranium
M217 - Petunia
M218 - Any Other Potted Flowering Plant
Cacti & Succulent
M219 - Single Cacti
M220 - Desert Garden – All Cacti
M221 – Single Succulent
M222 – Succulent Garden
Hanging Baskets
M223 - Philodendrons (one variety)
M224 - Pothos
M225 - Swedish Ivy
M226 - Several Varieties Combined (3 or more)
M227 - Any Other Hanging Basket
Potted Plants
M228 - Herb Potted Plant
M229 - Fairy Garden (12 inches and under)
M230 - Fairy Garden (more than 12 inches)
M231 - Several Varieties Combined (3 or more)
M232 - Unique Potted Plant (any rare or unusual plant, specified variety)
M233 - Any Other Potted Plants
M234 - Terrarium/Dish Gardens
Floral Arrangements
Floral arrangements exhibited by FFA members must have been arranged as a part of an FFA member's SAE or laboratory project. One (1) entry per exhibitor. The materials may be purchased or grown by the exhibitor.
M235 - Floral, fresh flowers/foliage in a bud vase
M236 - Floral, fresh cut flowers/foliage
M237 - Floral, dried flower/foliage
M238 - Floral, artificial flowers/foliage
M239 - Floral, live plants
M240 - Floral, combination of above
M241 - Boutonniere (artificial) (in a clear container)
M242 - Corsage (artificial) (in a clear container)
M243 - Boutonniere (natural) (in a clear container)
M244 - Corsage (natural) (in a clear container)
M245 - Wreaths, 12" or less (artificial)
M246 - Wreaths, over 12" (artificial)
M247 - Topiary Theme - artistic arrangements, may be fresh, dried, or artificial or any combination
M248 - Go Big Red Arrangement
M249 - Christmas Theme Arrangement
M250 - Fall Theme Arrangement
M251 - State Fair Theme Arrangement
Individual Flowers
Flowers will be judged on the following criteria: 1) form, 2) color, 3) size, 4) stem and foliage, 5) substance, 6) condition & 7) grooming. All exhibits must be a part of the FFA members SAE.
M252 - Asters (3 blooms)
M253 - Bachelor Buttons (5 blooms)
M254 - Bells of Ireland (3 stems)
M255 - Celosia, feather/plume (3 spikes)
M256 - Celosia, crested/cockscomb (3 blooms)
M257 - Chrysanthemum (blooms)
M258 - Coneflower (3 blooms)
M259 - Cosmos (5 blooms)
M260 - Dahlia, small (under 5", 3 blooms)
M261 - Dahlia, medium (5"-8" in diameter, 1 bloom)
M262 - Dahlia, large (over 8" in diameter, 1 bloom)
M263 - Daisy (5 blooms)
M264 - Dianthus (5 blooms)
M265 - Foxglove (5 blooms)
M266 - Gaillardia (5 blooms)
M267 - Gladiola (3 stems)
M268 - Gomphrena (5 blooms)
M269 - Marigold, small, single color (5, under 3" blooms)
M270 - Marigold, small, bi-color (5, under 3" blooms)
M271 - Marigold, large, single color (5, over 3" blooms)
M272 - Marigold, large, bi-color (3, over 3" blooms)
M273 - Mums (5 blooms)
M274 - Pansy (5 blooms)
M275 - Petunia, single (3 blooms on 1' stems, one variety)
M276 - Petunia, double (3 blooms on 1" stems, one variety)
M277 - Petunia, bi-color (3 blooms on 1" stems, one variety)
M278 - Rose (1 stem, any variety)
M279 - Rudbeckia (5 blooms)
M280 - Salvia (3 stems)
M281 - Sedum (3 blooms)
M282 - Snapdragon (3 spikes)
M283 - Statice (5 blooms)
M284 - Strawflowers (5 blooms)
M285 - Sunflowers (3 blooms)
M286 - Vinca (5 blooms)
M287 - Yarrow (5 blooms)
M288 - Zinnia, dwarf (1/2 to 2", 5 blooms)
M289 - Zinnia, medium (2 to 4 1/2", 3 blooms)
M290 - Zinnia, giant (over 4 1/2", 3 blooms)
M291 - Other single flower (3 stems)
Herbs
Herbs will be judged in the following criteria: 1) color, 2) size, 3) aroma, 4) form, 5) condition, 6) grooming, 7) shape, 8) free of insect and disease damage. All herbs will be five stems freshly cut from the garden and displayed in a vase of water.
M292 - Basil
M293 - Chive
M294 - Dill
M295 - Lavender
M296 - Mint
M297 - Oregano
M298 - Parsley
M299 - Rosemary
M300 - Sage
M301 - Thyme
M302 - Tarragon
M303 - Other Herbs
Special
One exhibit per sub-class per student.
M304 - Horticulture board (1 board per exhibitor) examples for display could be a leaf board, bark board, twig board, horticulture weeds board, etc
M305 - Living tree (propagated by student)
M306 - Other special exhibit