Hydroponics SAE
Plant Systems SAEs
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3m 3s
Eighth graders Mary Kate and Reyna lead a project on growing red and green butter lettuce. They sell their produce to local schools and learn about agricultural systems under their teacher. With support from a grant, they manage daily operations like adjusting water levels and harvesting. Their experiences highlight the benefits of indoor agriculture and encourage peers to join FFA for hands-on learning.
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Pallet Planter SAE
Giancarlo Lomanto, a 10th grader, repurposes pallets into planters, facing challenges in sourcing materials and tool usage. He gains valuable skills and enjoys the building process with support from his mom and teacher. His project evolves into custom planters, and he reflects positively on the e...
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Micro Algae SAE
Abbigail Lozan, a senior at the Sound School in New Haven, shares her supervised agriculture experience in microalgae production. She grows four types of microalgae for lab species, emphasizing research, training, and time management. Abi highlights the importance of algae, the support from her t...
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School Garden & Food Dishes SAE
Eric Lipka and his sisters, Kaylee and Lindsay, are 11th graders in the Lyman Hall FFA chapter, working on a school garden project. They grow crops for dishes like salsa, learning about food production and teamwork. Despite challenges like rain and weeds, they develop skills in cooperation and cr...
