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 support from his advisor and grandparents. His passion for agriculture inspires him to join the FFA.
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Cataba Worm Farming SAE
Peyton Criswell, an 11th grader from Menatchee, Mississippi, shares insights about his family's worm farming business, focusing on the Cataba worm used for fish bait. This generational business began with his great-great-grandfather. Peyton details his daily responsibilities, including checking o...
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Vet Clinic SAE
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...
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Purple Martin SAE
Nathan shares his journey with the Milford FFA and his Supervised Agricultural Experience focused on purple martin management. Starting in 2019, he was inspired by his grandfather and neighbor. He explains the nesting habits of purple martins, their need for human-made housing, and their role in ...
