Plant Science

Agronomy


Agronomy
  • Discover the world of farming
  • Learn how plants grow
  • Learn the value and uses of field crops
  • Take a soil sample
  • Learn about products made from field crops
  • Decide what crops need to grow and at what time
  • Learn about integrated crop management
  • Discover hybrid selection
  • Find out more about harvesting and marketing crops

Printed Youth Materials:

Printed Leader Materials:

Agronomy References and Forms:

  • Crop Projects Level 1: Seedy Business (ISU)
  • 4-H Crop Project Level 4: Fields of Opportunity - Leader's Guide
  • Crop Projects Level 2: Green and Growing (ISU)
  • Crop Projects Level 3: Be'an All You Can Be (ISU)
  • State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Weed & Grass Identification Contest
  • State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Agronomy

Horticulture


Horticulture
  • Grow foliage and bulb plants indoors
  • Learn what houseplants need to stay healthy
  • Learn about growing healthy plants
  • Grow flowers from seeds
  • Learn about caring for flowers
  • Plant, grow, and care for annual flowers
  • Grow foliage and bulb plants indoors
  • Learn what houseplants need to stay healthy
  • Choose a garden site
  • Plan a garden
  • Grow vegetables
  • Select and purchase garden supplies
  • Grow transplants
  • Plan and plant a garden
  • Find out how seeds germinate
  • Learn what different plant parts do
  • Harvest and use your vegetables
  • Transplant plants into your garden
  • Grow plants from plant parts
  • Feed your garden
  • Earn money by growing vegetables
  • Learn about succession planting
  • Grow an herb garden
  • Find out about photosynthesis
  • Identify pest damage
  • Use intercrop and double crop planting methods
  • Plant a computer-planned garden
  • Identify plant diseases
  • Learn about plant scientists

Printed Youth Materials:

  • The World of Flowers
  • Flowers 2: All About Flowers
  • Growing Great Houseplants
  • Everyone a Gardener
  • Gardening A: See Them Sprout
  • Gardening B: Let's Get Growing!
  • Gardening C: Take Your Pick
  • Gardening D: Growing Profits
  • Grow a Beautiful Space 1: Youth Manual
  • Grow a Beautiful Space 2: Youth Manual
  • Grow a Beautiful Space 3: Youth Manual
  • 2019 Special Gardening Project Resources (Carmine Splendor Okra)
  • 2021 Special Gardening Project Resources (Hakurei Turnip)
  • 2020 Special Gardening Project Resources (Classic Magic Bachelor Button)
  • 2022 Special Gardening Project Resources (Rubenza Cosmo)

Printed Leader Materials:

  • Gardening Helper's Guide
  • Grow a Beautiful Space 1: Leader's Guide
  • Grow a Beautiful Space 2: Leader's Guide
  • Grow a Beautiful Space 3: Leader's Guide

Horticulture References and Forms:

  • Plant List
  • Vegetables and Herbs Study Guide
  • Landscape Ornamentals Study Guide
  • Flowers & Indoor Plants Study Guide
  • Fruits and Nuts Study Guide
  • Selecting and Preparing Vegetables and Herbs for Exhibit
  • Preparing Cut Flowers for County and State Fair
  • Special Gardening Project Website
  • State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Horticulture Identification Contest
  • State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Premier Science Award

Range


Range
  • Learn the names of range plants
  • Identify and collect range plants
  • Explore the basics of range management
  • Study Nebraska's grassland heritage
  • Understand plant vigor and the effects of grazing
  • Identify range sites
  • Calculate range conditions
  • Understand stocking rates
  • Learn the names of range plants
  • Identify and collect range plants
  • Explore the basics of range management

Printed Youth Materials:

  • Reading the Range
  • Using Nebraska Ranges

Printed Leader Materials:

Range References and Forms:

  • Common Forbes and Shrubs of Nebraska
  • Common Grasses of Nebraska
  • State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Premier Science Award
  • State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Weed & Grass Identification Contest
  • State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Range