(A) identify career development and entrepreneurship opportunities in the field of horticulture;

(B) apply competencies related to resources, information, interpersonal skills, and systems of operation in horticulture;

(C) demonstrate knowledge of personal and occupational safety practices in the workplace;

(D) identify employer expectations and appropriate work habits; and

(E) demonstrate characteristics of good citizenship, including advocacy, stewardship, and community leadership.

(A) plan, propose, conduct, document, and evaluate a supervised agriculture experience program as an experiential learning activity;

(B) apply proper record-keeping skills as they relate to the supervised agriculture experience;

(C)      participate in youth leadership opportunities to create a well-rounded experience program; and

 (D) produce and participate in a local program of activities using a strategic planning process.

(A) examine unique plant properties to identify and describe functional differences in plant structures, including roots, stems, flowers, leaves, and fruit;

(B) differentiate between monocots and dicots and male and female plants;

(C) germinate seeds and transplant seedlings; and

(D) demonstrate asexual propagation techniques.

(A) classify horticultural plants based on physiology for taxonomic and other classifications;

(B) manage the horticultural production environment;

(C) propagate and grow horticultural plants;

(G) demonstrate proper pruning techniques.

(D) create a design using plants that demonstrates an application of design elements and principles;

          (E) design and establish landscapes 

(F) describe the processes of fruit, nut, and vegetable production.

(A) identify common horticultural pests and pathogens;

(B) demonstrate safe practices in selecting, applying, storing, and disposing of chemicals; and

(C) explain parts of a pesticide label. 

(A) identify and maintain hand and power tools and equipment;

(B) select appropriate tools and equipment;

(C) demonstrate safe use of tools and equipment;

(D) identify options and opportunities for business ownership; and

(E) analyze the role of small business in free enterprise.