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  • The Moore Farm Pumpkin Patch | SAE

    Peyton Moore, a 10th grader from Bullard, Texas, shares her agritourism SAE featuring a pumpkin patch that educates visitors about agriculture. She hosts field trips for elementary students and enjoys seeing families return. Weather challenges affect attendance, but Peyton values the skills she g...

  • Family Roots and Orchard Rows | SAE

    John Zuppan, a senior at Hamilton High School, shares his supervised agricultural experience in a prune orchard. He discusses his family’s influence, the tasks he undertakes, and the challenges of balancing responsibilities with his senior year. John emphasizes the importance of prioritizing task...

  • Digging Deep for Environmental Insights

    CDE members develop vital skills in managing natural resources during a career development event centered on environmental science. Students participate in hands-on activities like soil and water testing, waste management, and GPS training. They gain insights into laboratory techniques and the si...

  • A Decade in the Orchard | SAE

    Hayden Larson, a 10th grader from Safford FFA, shares his extensive SAE in plant science at Angle Orchard. For over a decade, he has cultivated apples, peaches, pears, and plums, mastering essential tasks like pruning, pest control, and harvesting. This hands-on work has instilled a strong work e...

  • Growing an Orchard | SAE

    Jared Mudd, a senior at Willows High School and member of the Willows FFA chapter, manages R and M Farms as ranch foreman. He learns tree cultivation while balancing work and school. Overcoming initial challenges, he gains skills in irrigation and pest management. His SAE project has grown signif...

  • From Trail Maintenance to Event Planning | SAE

    Nick Wulfekuhle from the Richmond 44 FFA chapter, shares his experiences with his Supervised Agricultural Experience in outdoor recreation, focusing on maintaining the North Country Trail. He also works at Crooked Lane Farm, gaining hands-on skills in putting on events.