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 mentor. Nicole aspires to become an exotic veterinarian and aims to attend veterinary school, sharing her positive experiences and interactions with others.
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Pet Store SAE
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...
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Wildlife Management SAE
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...
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Goat Program SAE
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...
