Maci Amaro, a 12th grader from Willows, California, shares her experience with the Mighty Honker Goat Program, which helps students with disabilities raise goats. She highlights the significance of inclusion, the challenges of finding mentors, and the necessity of peer support. Macy reflects on h...

Kailey Clarke, a senior from Bullard, Texas, shares her SAE project focused on livestock management. She discusses her responsibilities in animal care, including feeding and health maintenance, and reflects on her favorite experiences and challenges. Kaylee highlights the significance of responsi...

North Carolina's Crest High School FFA members share their experiences and roles within the chapter. They highlight their dairy goat facility, which offers students practical learning in animal science. Daily tasks include feeding and milking goats, promoting community engagement.

Tiffany Heishman, a 10th grader from Strassburg High School, shares her Supervised Agricultural Experience project focused on breeding goats. She takes care of the goats by providing resources like clipping and vaccinations. Tiffany enjoys selling the goats to children for fairs and highlights th...

Abbey Dunn shares her journey in animal agriculture, highlighting her entrepreneurial cattle herd and the challenges she has encountered. She credits her family and mentors for their support and stresses the significance of work ethic and passion in agriculture. Abby encourages others to pursue t...

Members of the Mount Pleasant FFA Chapter share their SAE projects, which include masonry, beef cattle, and rabbits. These projects teach essential life skills, responsibility, and time management. Personal growth stories highlight how students evolve from simple interests to managing larger proj...

Grant Miller, an 11th grader from the Lamar FFA chapter, manages a diverse range of animals at the Bacchus Family Adventure Farm. His daily tasks include feeding, cleaning, and monitoring animal health. He organizes events and highlights the significance of record-keeping for expenses. Aspiring t...

Nicole Ford, an 11th grader from the Seneca FFA chapter in Louisville, Kentucky, volunteers at the Louisville Zoo, where she cleans animal habitats and educates guests. Through her experience, she overcomes shyness and enhances her communication skills, thanks to support from her parents and ment...

Jared Poldervaart, a junior from Hamilton City, California, shares his journey in a supervised agricultural experience on his family farm. He manages 270 acres and 850 dairy cows while learning about dairy science and genomic testing. Despite challenges in time management, he gains valuable skill...

Abbey Rinker, a 10th grader from Virginia, shares her experience with an equine SAE project. She discusses her daily routine of grooming, riding, and training her horse, with support from her family. Abby talks about the challenges of training a new horse and the need for consistency and patience...

Hunter Low, a 10th grader from Bullard, Texas, raises poultry and game birds, gaining valuable experience in agriculture. He finds joy in selling chicks and hatching eggs, appreciating the reactions of customers. This project teaches him responsibility and work ethic, with support from his family...

Discover the nation's largest FFA chapter, Longview FFA, where over 11 officers lead diverse programs. Explore hands-on learning in their Ag Barn, a new meat processing facility, and extensive greenhouse operations. From floral design to beekeeping and entrepreneurship, Longview FFA cultivates yo...

Natalie Massa, a fifth-generation farmer and alumna of the Willows FFA chapter, shares her journey as a loan officer at Clusa Glenn Farm Credit. She highlights her SAE projects in rice, olives, and market sheep, which shaped her career. Her passion for agriculture and working with farmers led her...

Trace Ward, a 16-year-old from Hickey Flat, Mississippi, shares his experience as a member of the Benton County FFA chapter. He raises quail, performing daily tasks like cleaning, feeding, and maintaining their coop. With guidance from his advisor, he learns about incubating eggs, which takes 17 ...

Abby Wilkins from the Lamar FFA chapter in Arkansas focuses on beef entrepreneurship by raising and marketing steers. She shares her daily routine, which includes feeding and health checks, and stresses the importance of safety and record-keeping. Abby uses social media to connect with consumers ...

Annalise Watts shares her experience of raising show lambs at home on a small plot of land. Starting her project two years ago, she manages daily tasks like feeding and training around her school schedule. With support from her family, she learns about sheep nutrition and health care while explor...

Kami Harmon, an 11th grader from Athens, Tennessee, shares her supervised agriculture experience with lambs. She details her daily routine of feeding and training them, highlighting her journey towards independence, inspired by her sister. Kami emphasizes the importance of record-keeping for her ...

Ruby Douangmala, a senior from the Har-Ber FFA chapter in Arkansas, works in the Poultry Science Immunology lab at the University of Arkansas. She manages the welfare of chickens with autoimmune diseases and assists in various lab tasks. Ruby highlights the importance of safety and has achieved r...

Eric Moen, a senior at Richland 44 High School and FFA member, shares his Supervised Agricultural Experience in Wildlife Production and Management. He explains the process of cleaning animal skulls with dermestid beetles, sourced from local donations and his own hunting. Eric emphasizes the educa...

Jacol'bi Jones, a 10th grader from Georgia, raises 13 backyard chickens as part of his agricultural experience. He collects eggs and feeds them daily, overcoming challenges with space by using a dog pen for expansion. This journey teaches him time management, responsibility, and composting, with ...

Denisha Washington, a freshman at the University of Kentucky, shares her supervised agricultural experience at Pets Palace. She takes care of various animals, including small pets, reptiles, and fish, performing daily tasks like cleaning cages and feeding. Denisha discusses the challenges she enc...

Cheyenne Young, a freshman at the University of Kentucky, shares her journey in animal science as a member of the Seneca FFA chapter. She reflects on her role as a vet assistant at BCA Fairly Animal Hospital, discussing initial challenges and the skills gained from her agriculture classes. Cheyen...

Lilly Richello, a 12th grader at the Sound School, manages a supervised agriculture experience with over 490 lobsters. She navigates challenges with her partner's schedule by using notes and calls. With support from her advisor, she develops time management skills and enhances her understanding o...

Katelynn Merrifield’s, a 10th grader from Kentucky, works at Hounds Tooth and Cats, where she grooms pets and cleans kennels. She enjoys interacting with dogs and learning about different breeds. Despite facing challenges regarding her maturity, Katelynn aspires to be a dog groomer and believes h...