The contest provides opportunities for you to:

• Increase your knowledge of horticultural plants and horticultural/plant science techniques
• Expand your ability to identify various plants
• Interact with other youth interested in plant science. 

4-H Plant Science teaches youth...

• Applied biological/agricultural sciences including production of all plants.
• Insight into agriculture and develop understanding of the basic principles of plant physiology as they relate to plant growth and development.
• An understanding of the methods and values of scientific research and its influence on plants and soils.
• The use of biotechnology as it pertains to the development of new and improved plant varieties.
• The role of plant nutrients, water and soil in plant growth and the geographic areas suited for plant growth.
• The use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) as part of an overall crop production system.