Explore SAEs
Looking for ideas for your first or next Supervised Agricultural Experience? We have over 100 SAE examples from members all over the country, just like you. From raing rabbits to tieing fishing flies, you'll find something that will spark your imagination and interest.
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Welding and Fabrication SAE
Brianna Hammond, an 11th grader from the Lake Forest FFA chapter, shares her experiences with her SAE project in welding and fabrication. She emphasizes the significance of planning and mastering welding techniques. Brianna reflects on her journey in FFA, highlighting the community and friendship...
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Specialty Animal Production – Seafood SAE
Kent Sloan, a member of the Chiefland Senior FFA chapter in Florida, shares his experiences in the seafood industry through his family's business, Sloan Seafood. He details his daily tasks, including processing clams and grading them for sales. Kent highlights the significance of hard work and ac...
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2025 Mount Pleasant Middle School SAE Examples
Members of the Mount Pleasant FFA Chapter share their SAE projects, which include masonry, beef cattle, and rabbits. These projects teach essential life skills, responsibility, and time management. Personal growth stories highlight how students evolve from simple interests to managing larger proj...
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Middle School SAEs
Members discuss their SAE projects, which include masonry, beef cattle, and rabbit showing while highlighting skills learned, such as responsibility and time management. Utilizing FFA resources like Ag Explorer and the SAE video library enhances their projects.
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Meat Processing SAE | Kylie Skadberg
Kylie Berg, a 12th grader from North Dakota's Carrington FFA chapter, shares her journey working at Barton Meats, where she processes various animals. Her daily tasks involve cleaning equipment and adhering to meat inspection standards. She highlights her proactive approach in securing the job an...
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Prune Orchard SAE
John Zuppan, a senior at Hamilton High School, shares his supervised agricultural experience in a prune orchard. He discusses his family’s influence, the tasks he undertakes, and the challenges of balancing responsibilities with his senior year. John emphasizes the importance of prioritizing task...
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Landscape Management SAE
Cole Hansen, a graduating senior from Durant High School, shares his journey in the Durant Senior FFA chapter. He discusses his supervised agriculture experience in lawn care and landscape management, gained through his family's business. Cole highlights the skills learned from his father, such a...
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Service Project SAE
Taylor and Keegan Smith, middle school siblings, run the Happy Soul sock ministry, providing socks to those in need. Since 2019, they have raised over 2000 pairs and manage social media and partnerships. Their project not only strengthens their bond but also receives support from community partne...
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Exploring Vermicomposting: Ethan's SAE Project
Ethan Sheldon, a 10th grader from Georgia, shares his Supervised Agricultural Experience project focused on vermicomposting. He tests soil pH, temperature, and moisture while managing his budget. Ethan selects quality worms and equipment, overcoming initial challenges with his work ethic. With su...
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Implement Dealership Placement SAE
Keegan Humm, a senior from the Breckenridge FFA chapter in Michigan, shares his supervised agriculture experience at a tractor dealership. He highlights teamwork, communication, and skills gained, while discussing challenges like finding parts. His experiences motivate him, influenced by his fami...
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Agricultural Mechanics in SAE
Jeremiah Hager, a recent McMan Central High School graduate, shares his journey in agricultural mechanics. Growing up in an agricultural family, he gained hands-on experience with tractors and trucks. He highlights the significance of skills like welding and fabricating, which he honed over the y...
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Sports Turf Management SAE
Michael Netherton, a senior at Seneca High School, shares his journey in Sports Turf Management at the Louisville Bat Stadium. He highlights the unique hydraulic Game Mound and reflects on his early passion for turf management, inspired by mentors. Netherton stresses the importance of perfection ...
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Dairy Goat Facility SAE
North Carolina's Crest High School FFA members share their experiences and roles within the chapter. They highlight their dairy goat facility, which offers students practical learning in animal science. Daily tasks include feeding and milking goats, promoting community engagement.
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Welding and Fabrication SAE
Jesus Castillo Estrella from Lake Forest FFA shares insights from Emi Esai, who works in fabrication for Chick-fil-A. Emi discusses his welding experience, focusing on creating racks, machines, and toasters. He highlights the need for alertness and patience when welding stainless steel and learns...
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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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Bucke’s Feed & Grain SAE
Madalyn Nissen, a ninth grader, shares her supervised agricultural experience at Bucke's Feed and Grain, motivated by her family's connection to the store. She starts with small tasks and gradually takes on more responsibilities, learning valuable skills like communication and teamwork. Maddie re...
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Drones in Agriculture SAE
Jacob Reed from the Duran FFA chapter in Plant City, Florida, uses drones to monitor trees in agriculture. His project, inspired by his interest in radio control, helps identify tree diseases and conditions. With support from his parents and an ag teacher, he learns about customer needs while stu...
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Organic Oat Hay SAE
Bailey Morrell, a senior at Willows High School and FFA member, shares her supervised agricultural experience with 74.5 acres of certified organic hay. She shifts from animal agriculture to plant science, detailing her journey through organic certification and the challenges of drought. Bailey hi...
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Home & Community Development SAE
Allie Auch, a junior in the Corvallis FFA chapter, engages in a supervised agricultural experience by riding with the River Valley County Sheriff's Department. He builds community relationships and learns about law enforcement, aiming for a career in law. Ali highlights the link between his exper...
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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...
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Food Science and Processing SAE
Adalyn Haning, a 12th grader from the Har-Ber FFA chapter in Arkansas, shares her supervised agricultural experience at the University of Arkansas's pilot processing plant. She details her tasks in food processing, including marination and making frankfurters, while emphasizing safety and trust i...
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Environmental and Natural Resources SAE
Cayla Miller shares her journey as a recent graduate involved with the FFA chapter and her work in Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management. She details her hands-on tasks in the Cherokee National Forest, such as checking waterway balances, electroshocking trout, and testing water pH...
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School Garden and Greenhouse SAE
Participants share their names and grades while discussing the Kings Mountain FFA chapter and their SAE project centered on gardening. Daily activities involve watering plants, managing pests, and preparing ingredients for hot sauce sold at the farmer's market. Safety measures are highlighted, an...
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Forage and Grain Crop Production SAE
Kyle Tintzman, a junior in the Corvallis FFA program, manages 300 acres of barley and forage crops. Suggested by his advisor and sister, this supervised agricultural experience teaches him the value of hard work. He enjoys watching and harvesting crops but faces challenges with time-consuming irr...