Projects, Contests & Activities
Project Deadlines
| Project Area | Maximum Participation Allowed/State** | Entry Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Young America Projects - Plant Propagation, Experimental Horticulture, Environmental Awareness, Gardening |
Unlimited for individuals & groups; entered by age group. | Postmarked by September 15 |
| Horticultural Essay Contest | Unlimited individuals per state. | September 15 |
| Photography Contests (both 35 mm and Digital) |
Unlimited individuals per state. | September 15 (postmarked) |
| National Officer | 2 per state but more may apply. | September 15 (postmarked) |
| Achievement & Leadership | Two individuals per state | September 15 |
| Horticulture Connections Contest | Teams consisting of 4 members. Limited to a maximum of 16 total teams, filled by order in which received. 2 teams per state allowed only if all 16 state team slots are not filled. | September 15 (postmarked) |
| Environmental Awareness Project Report | Unlimited individuals per state. | September 15 |
| Experimental Horticulture Project Report | Unlimited individuals per state. | September 15 |
| Production & Marketing Project Report | Unlimited individuals per state. | September 15 |
| Demonstrations | Unlimited individuals per state. | September 15 |
| Speaking of Horticulture - Divisions = Illustrated Talk, Prepared Speech, Special | Unlimited individuals per state. No teams. | September 15 |
| Speaking of Horticulture - Extemporaneous | Unlimited individuals per state. No teams. | September 15 |
| Horticulture Contest - 4-H division |
One team of 3 or 4 individuals | September 15 |
| Horticulture Contest - FFA division |
Unlimited number of teams of 3 or 4 individuals. Unlimited number of individuals. | September 15 |
| Horticulture Contest - Open division |
Unlimited number of teams of 3 or 4 individuals. Unlimited number of individuals. | September 15 |
| Horticulture Contest - Honors |
Must have previously placed first as team or individual | September 15 |
| Poster contest |
Unlimited (entered by age group but not at the convention) | September 15 |
* Consult rules and regulations for age categories, entry requirements, and/or also contact project chairperson.
** Teams are two individuals working together (unldess specificially stated); groups are three or more individuals working together.