Royal FFA Plant Show Rules
2011-2012
Wednesday, January 18th
4:00pm –Plant Draw ……Meet @ Greenhouse
Tuesday –March 20th
4:00pm….. Plant Test in 3101 CTE Bldg. (Ag Classroom)
Friday – March 23rd
3:30-4:00pm ….. “Check-In” Plants to Ag Barn/Showring
4:30pm….. Portfolio’s Due to Ag Classroom
6:00pm….. Plant Show Begins
**Release of Plants@ the Conclusion of Events Saturday, March 24th.
The Royal FFA Advisory Committee, its officers, committee members,
the Royal Chapter, and its advisors, will not be held responsible or liable for
any loss, damage, or injury to any persons, or company, for property losses or
injury sustained, by anyone, from any accident on the school grounds.
The Royal FFA Horticulture Show is open to students enrolled in an
AgScience Class at Royal High School or Royal Middle School. Exhibitors
must be paid FFA members for the applicable school year.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. Students must be enrolled in at least one AgScience class or introduction to
agriculture industry for the current school year and must be a current paid FFA
member.
2. Plants will be raised by the student at the Royal FFA Greenhouse Facility.
3. Students will be responsible for the daily care and maintenance of their
plants and work area as well as clean-up. No Exceptions!
4. Students will be given seven start-up plants along with an example of an
adequate record keeping system and portfolio requirements on Wednesday,
January 18th, 2012. A copy of the Plant Show Written Exam Question Bank
will be given on February 24th, 2012.
5.
Projects will be judged on the following:
Uniformity, balance, and vigor – 75pts max
50 question written examination – 50pts max
Record Keeping System – 25pts max
Container Décor – 25pts max
Judge Interview – 25pts max
6. The test will include 3 parts: Soil Identification, Tool Identification, and a
written portion. All materials and resources for the written exam may be found
in the RHS & RMS Ag Departments. There will be two exams a Middle School
Exam and a High School Exam administered at the high school.
7. All plants, start up containers, media, and fertilizer can be obtained from
the Royal Agriculture Department.
8. Students will be responsible for acquiring a decorative container to show
their plants. This will be secured by the student at their own costs. Students
have the option to planting all in one container or in separate containers.
9. All students participating in the 2012 Plant Show must earn a minimum of
25 SAE points by Friday March 9th, 2012. (A list of point activities can be
picked up from the advisors).
IN GENERAL
A. Students will be assigned seven plants. Of the seven assigned plants, there
will be one specie of each plant. On March 23rd, Students may exhibit three of
the seven plants total. They must be planted in a container(s) and the
container may be decorated/ designed by the owner. All containers must be
approved by the advisors. Be Creative!
B. Students may only exhibit one horticulture project. (Set of 3 Plants)
C. Plants will be cared for under the supervision of the advisors.
D. Exhibitors are responsible for caring for their projects throughout the
growing period until conclusion of the show. Failure to comply with this rule
can result in disqualification.
E. All exhibitors hoping to show their plants must be present for written
examination Tuesday, March 20th at 4:00pm in the RHS Ag Classroom.
F. All exhibitors must arrive with their plants & portfolios at the Royal AG Barn
at 3:30 - 4:00pm on Friday, March 23rd. Plant judging will begin at 6:00pm.
G. Exhibitors failing to appear with their projects, at the time of the show
and/or failure to complete written examination constitutes automatic
elimination unless a situation arises that is approved by the advisors.
(Example-Death in the family, severe illnesses, etc.)
H. After the completion of the show, the project will remain the property of the
student. All plants must be removed from the RHS AG Barn at the conclusion
of events Saturday, March 24th.
I. All exhibitors must write “Thank You” letters to sponsors and present them
to an advisor so they can be mailed on or before March 30th. NO money will
be paid until this requirement is fulfilled.
J. Official dress must be worn while showing plants and during the awards
ceremony. Students not wearing official dress will be prohibited to show.
K. Pregnant students must obtain a physician’s release stating that she is
physically and emotionally able to participate in this program.
L. If a student sabotages another student’s plant, that student will be
automatically disqualified.
M. The Royal Advisory Committee has the right to remove any exhibit that
they may deem objectionable or unsuitable.
N. The judge’s decision will be final.
O. Greenhouse Hours will be Tuesday & Thursday 7:15-7:45am and Monday,
Wednesday, & Friday 3:45-4:15pm. Once the plants have been assigned
January 18th, the greenhouse will remain locked at all other times and advisor
approval must be given to go into the greenhouse.
P. Students that have not repotted or cared for plant project two weeks after
the initial plant draw on January 18th, 2012 will be automatically disqualified.
***Auction***
A. Student Plant Projects will compete for premiums as well as awards.
B. Plant project Add-on’s will be allowed during the livestock auction
Saturday, March 24th.
C. The Grand and Reserve Champion Plant projects will be sold during
the livestock auction. Premiums will be awarded to all non champion
and reserve projects.
D. All money including (premiums and add-ons) will be given to the
exhibitor at the Awards and Appreciation Banquet in May.
E. Students may use the decorative containers assembled for the show
when auctioning the Grand and Reserve Champion plants. Additional
decorations/signs/ will not be needed in the auction ring.
F. Plants in the auction will be sold as a set/group. Soliciting of plant
projects not in the sale is prohibited. “For Sale” signs are NOT allowed.
G. Only the exhibitor and their plant project (grand and reserve champion)
will be allowed in the auction ring and photo area unless assistance is
required.
***Plant Projects that sell (Grand and Reserve) in the Livestock Auction do
not affect the number Livestock Lots to be Sold. Grand and Reserve Plant
Projects must sell in the auction. The number of livestock lots remains at 85
excluding the horticulture lots.
STUDENTS MUST HAVE A GRADE OF AT LEAST 70 FOR EACH CLASS ENROLLED
FOR THE FOURTH SIX WEEKS, TO BE ELIGIBLE TO EXHIBIT, SHOW AND RECEIVE
PREMIUM AWARDS AT THE 2012 ROYAL FFA PLANT SHOW. A FAILING GRADE IN
ANY CLASS, REGARDLESS OF WEIGHT OR TITLE (I.E. A/P, HONORS, ECT.)
CONSTITUTES DISQUALIFICATION OF THE EXHIBITOR AND THE PROJECT(S).
NO SUBSTITUTE EXHIBITORS, UNLESS PRE-APPROVED BY THE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE.
STUDENTS HOPING TO SHOW AND RECEIVE PREMIUMS FOR THEIR PLANT
PROJECT MUST MAINTAIN A CLEAN DISCIPLINARY RECORD THROUGHOUT THE
ENTIRE YEAR. WHEN A STUDENT ACCUMULATES 3 OR MORE DEMERITS, THAT
STUDENT AND THEIR PROJECT WILL BE DECLARED INELEGIBLE FROM THE 2012
ROYAL FFA PLANT SHOW. THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXAMPLE OF THE DEMERIT
SYSTEM.
EVERY 3 DAYS (OR PORTION OF DAYS) OF ISS SERVED – 1DEMERIT
OVERNIGHT SUSPENSION -1 DEMERIT
3 DAYS SUSPENSION – 2DEMERITS
EXPULSION OR DAEP PLACEMENT – 3 DEMERITS (Automatic disqualification)
Please remove the bottom portion sign, date, and return.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I HAVE READ THESE RULES AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THEM IN
ORDER TO SHOW AND SELL MY PROJECTS IN THE 2012 ROYAL FFA
PLANT SHOW.
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Student Signature
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Parent/Guardian Signature
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