Nick Wulfekuhle from the Richmond 44 FFA chapter, shares his experiences with his Supervised Agricultural Experience in outdoor recreation, focusing on maintaining the North Country Trail. He also works at Crooked Lane Farm, gaining hands-on skills in putting on events.

Fiona Haggerty, a 12th grader from Lemon Hall High School, shares her SAE project on mapping the Quinnipiac River River Trail. Motivated by her connection to the river, she learns canoeing and ArcGIS technology. This project enhances her paddling skills and data management knowledge while allowi...

Statin Castillo shares his background and details his SAE project on the Peterson Ranch, where he builds cattle pens. He explains the measuring and welding process, noting challenges with precision. Statin reflects on the skills he developed, including welding techniques and equipment use, motiva...

Kailey Clarke, a senior from Bullard, Texas, shares her SAE project focused on livestock management. She discusses her responsibilities in animal care, including feeding and health maintenance, and reflects on her favorite experiences and challenges. Kaylee highlights the significance of responsi...

FFA member Daisy Muñiz from Dallas Skyline FFA in Texas shares how she turned her love for floral design into a career-worthy SAE.

Giovanni Roman shares his journey with a supervised agriculture experience at the Sound School. He highlights the hands-on nature of the program and his personal motivation, supported by his previous agriculture teacher. Giovanni details his steps in managing a greenhouse, the skills he gained, a...

Mackenzie Klein, a ninth grader from Virginia, shares her experience of raising rabbits as part of her agricultural journey. She talks about her daily routine, the challenges she faces, and the skills she has developed. Mackenzie enjoys attending shows and learning about different breeds. She emp...

Nathan Laurenz, an 11th grader, shares his supervised agricultural experience in beekeeping. He manages five hives and enjoys the community with fellow beekeepers. While time management is a challenge, he learns valuable skills like record keeping and money management. Nathan plans to continue be...

Raymond’s SAE is recycling. His SAE involves collecting all of the recyclables around the school and making sure they get recycled properly. He got interested through a similar activity at the Georgia state convention where they had to pick up trash. He realized that there are a lot of waste issu...

Natalie Massa, a fifth-generation farmer and alumna of the Willows FFA chapter, shares her journey as a loan officer at Clusa Glenn Farm Credit. She highlights her SAE projects in rice, olives, and market sheep, which shaped her career. Her passion for agriculture and working with farmers led her...

Trace Ward, a 16-year-old from Hickey Flat, Mississippi, shares his experience as a member of the Benton County FFA chapter. He raises quail, performing daily tasks like cleaning, feeding, and maintaining their coop. With guidance from his advisor, he learns about incubating eggs, which takes 17 ...

Joseph Burken, a member of the DeWitt Central FFA chapter in Iowa, shares his experience of running a lawn care and snow removal business. He emphasizes how an SAE grant has facilitated his equipment acquisition and underscores the significance of grants in kick-starting a Supervised Agricultural...

Abbey Rinker, a 10th grader from Virginia, shares her experience with an equine SAE project. She discusses her daily routine of grooming, riding, and training her horse, with support from her family. Abby talks about the challenges of training a new horse and the need for consistency and patience...

Lilly Richello, a 12th grader at the Sound School, manages a supervised agriculture experience with over 490 lobsters. She navigates challenges with her partner's schedule by using notes and calls. With support from her advisor, she develops time management skills and enhances her understanding o...

Anya Philips and Austin Burke Holzer share their experiences in the Milford FFA chapter, focusing on their SAE project of making ice cream. They detail the steps involved in preparation, mixing, and freezing, while stressing the importance of cleanliness and inventory management. Both students ex...

Michael McKay, a sophomore at Corvallis High School, shares his experience in video production. He talks about the challenges related to time, cost, and the uniqueness of each project. Passion plays a crucial role in his SAE, and he appreciates the support from his advisor and FFA chapter. Throug...

Jared Poldervaart, a junior from Hamilton City, California, shares his journey in a supervised agricultural experience on his family farm. He manages 270 acres and 850 dairy cows while learning about dairy science and genomic testing. Despite challenges in time management, he gains valuable skill...

Members of the Hickory Ridge High School FFA chapter introduce their SAE project, First Steps, which aims to assist mothers and babies in poverty. They identify essential items needed by collaborating with local organizations and OB/GYNs. The project focuses on providing necessary resources and o...

Emily Seifert, a sophomore from the Corvallis FFA chapter in Montana, shares her Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) focused on writing blog posts for an agriculture website. She aims to raise awareness about agriculture while developing skills in time management, teamwork, and writing. Desp...

Kaylie Wilson, a junior from Corvallis, Montana, shares her journey of raising market hogs for the fair. She enjoys the unique personalities of her pigs and has learned valuable lessons about animal care, especially after facing challenges with worms. With plans to use her earnings for college an...

Grant Miller, an 11th grader from the Lamar FFA chapter, manages a diverse range of animals at the Bacchus Family Adventure Farm. His daily tasks include feeding, cleaning, and monitoring animal health. He organizes events and highlights the significance of record-keeping for expenses. Aspiring t...

Luke Anderson and Jovanni Garcia, 11th graders from Hamilton City, share insights from their school-based SAE project on olive oil production. They discuss their farming backgrounds, the challenges they encountered, and the skills they developed. Community involvement, hard work, communication, a...

Erin Johnson’s SAE is in the area of agriculture education. With this project, Erin’s focus is to educate the youth about agriculture. She realized early in her high school career at an FFA event that she enjoyed educating the youth and wanted to continue that in her future.

Jared Mudd, a senior at Willows High School and member of the Willows FFA chapter, manages R and M Farms as ranch foreman. He learns tree cultivation while balancing work and school. Overcoming initial challenges, he gains skills in irrigation and pest management. His SAE project has grown signif...