Discover Allie Koss's inspiring journey in wildlife conservation through her SAE. From cleaning enclosures to leading educational outreach and constructing release sites, Ally gained hands-on experience. Her passion for animal systems, particularly wildlife, led her to a career change and a stat...

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...

Rhett Wade, an 11th grader, shares his extensive SAE in farm and ranch management, and fruit and forage production. He highlights how his SAE in the Animal Systems pathway has fostered personal growth, built friendships, and provided priceless hands-on learning. Rhett details his responsibilities...

Jonathan Jones shares his journey from Los Lunas, New Mexico, focusing on his experiences in supervised agriculture with dairy heifers. He highlights the importance of communication, support from loved ones, and the encouragement he received at the New Mexico FFA conference. Working with animals ...

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...

Kent Sloan, a member of the Chiefland Senior FFA chapter in Florida, shares his experiences in the seafood industry through his family's business, Sloan Seafood. He details his daily tasks, including processing clams and grading them for sales. Kent highlights the significance of hard work and ac...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Explore the diverse SAE projects of members from Westwood FFA. Witness students like Dixon, Lilah, and Devon Williamson engage in horse training, goat breeding, and cattle management. Learn about their daily responsibilities, business ventures, and the valuable skills they acquire through these h...

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...

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 ...

Jace Rheinhardt, a 12th grader from the Buckeye chapter, details his impressive SAE focused on game bird production. He raises thousands of pheasants and chucklers for a local hunting club, showcasing a significant expansion from his initial quail operation. Jay highlights the intricate process o...

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 ...

Mackenzie Klein, a ninth grader from Virginia, shares her experience of raising rabbits as part of her agricultural journey. She talks about her daily routine, the challenges she faces, and the skills she has developed. Mackenzie enjoys attending shows and learning about different breeds. She emp...

Joshua Green, a 10th grader from the Seneca FFA chapter, shares his Supervised Agricultural Experience of raising rabbits. He has three breeds, including mini Reces and Harley Quinns, and achieved success at the State Fair with his senior buck and doe. With support from his dad and Elaine Miller,...

Kaylie Wilson, a junior from Corvallis, Montana, shares her journey of raising market hogs for the fair. She enjoys the unique personalities of her pigs and has learned valuable lessons about animal care, especially after facing challenges with worms. With plans to use her earnings for college an...

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...