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 and highlights community engagement. She values her supervised agriculture experience and encourages others to join FFA for leadership and opportunities.
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Backyard Chickens SAE
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 ...
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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...
