Pine Straw SAE
Plant Systems SAEs
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1m 50s
Sam Mills, an 11th grader from the Chiefland Senior FFA chapter in Florida, shares his supervised agricultural experience with baled pine straw. He recounts his early agricultural experiences, including learning mechanical tasks from his father. His seasonal tasks include raking, plowing, and spraying vegetation. He highlights the use of a handmade baler from 1976 and the importance of safety in herbicide application, appreciating the support from his family in his agricultural journey.
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