Madison Blanton, a senior at Hot Springs High School, collaborates with the Sierra Soil and Water Conservation District to conserve natural resources. She engages in supervised agricultural experiences, learning financial management and government policies, which she applies to her family ranch. ...

Mitch Hopkins, a recent Covington High School graduate, shares his journey in agriculture as a member of the Covington FFA chapter. He focuses on fiber and oil crop production, particularly soybeans and cotton. Mitch discusses his hands-on experience in farming, from planting to harvesting, and h...

Hunter Low, a 10th grader from Bullard, Texas, raises poultry and game birds, gaining valuable experience in agriculture. He finds joy in selling chicks and hatching eggs, appreciating the reactions of customers. This project teaches him responsibility and work ethic, with support from his family...

Chloe Jones, a 12th grader from Mickman County FFA, shares her Supervised Agricultural Experience with grapevines and wreath-making. She describes her seasonal tasks, including harvesting grapes in summer and cutting vines in winter. Chloe learns about grapevine care, such as watering and disease...

Caleb Wilkerson, a 10th grader from Benton County FFA, shares his experience restoring a 1948 Ford 8N tractor. He assesses and repairs various issues, focusing on sanding, repainting, and replacing parts like the alternator and piston rings. Safety is key, and he uses gloves and safety glasses. W...

Jackson Brossart, a senior at Rugby High School, shares his experience making fishing jigs. He details the jig creation process, highlights the significance of color choice for different water conditions, and discusses the advantages of buying materials in bulk. Ard encourages students to begin w...

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 ment...

Jillian is the agriculture teacher at Clarke Central High School in Athens, Georgia. From getting students started on their SAE to record keeping and finding non-traditional SAE opportunities, Jillian walks you through her process for incorporating SAE into her program.

Cheyenne Young, a freshman at the University of Kentucky, shares her journey in animal science as a member of the Seneca FFA chapter. She reflects on her role as a vet assistant at BCA Fairly Animal Hospital, discussing initial challenges and the skills gained from her agriculture classes. Cheyen...

Jacol'bi Jones, a 10th grader from Georgia, raises 13 backyard chickens as part of his agricultural experience. He collects eggs and feeds them daily, overcoming challenges with space by using a dog pen for expansion. This journey teaches him time management, responsibility, and composting, with ...

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...

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...

Joe Lindbergh, a 12th grader from North Dakota, engages in minnow trapping as part of his supervised agricultural experience. He partners with a local bait shop owner, learning the ins and outs of trapping while ensuring compliance with regulations. Through this experience, Joe discovers effectiv...

Annalise Watts shares her experience of raising show lambs at home on a small plot of land. Starting her project two years ago, she manages daily tasks like feeding and training around her school schedule. With support from her family, she learns about sheep nutrition and health care while explor...

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 spr...

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...

Ashley Yanego, a senior at Strassburg FFA in Virginia, shares her experience with her Supervised Agricultural Experience in a flower shop. She performs tasks like cutting flowers and making arrangements, emphasizing the need for organization and knowledge. Motivated by career events and volunteer...

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...

Lily, from Hickory Ridge High School's FFA chapter, creates a website for Twisted L Horsemanship to enhance ag communications. The site includes an online program, sponsor list, release forms and a gallery. Invited by a clinic, she sees the need for better audience connection for horse trainers. ...

Nathan Gore, a 12th grader from Chiefland High School, shares his experience in mushroom farming as part of his Supervised Agricultural Experience. He explains the process starting with cutting and preparing logs, drilling holes for mushroom mycelium, and moving them to a fruiting house. The oper...

Morgan Weidow, a senior at Corvallis High School, interns at Rocky Mountain Laboratories where she assists with lab procedures. She values attention to detail and communication while gaining hands-on experience in medical research. Despite facing a steep learning curve, she receives support from ...

Carlos Garcia, an 11th grader from Clark Central FFA, shares his journey in the Young Urban Farmers Program. He highlights the significance of planting techniques for root growth and his role in recruiting peers for the garden. Carlos discusses skills gained in produce handling, cooking, marketin...

Ruby Douangmala, a senior from the Har-Ber FFA chapter in Arkansas, works in the Poultry Science Immunology lab at the University of Arkansas. She manages the welfare of chickens with autoimmune diseases and assists in various lab tasks. Ruby highlights the importance of safety and has achieved r...

Addison Kennon, an 11th grader from Mountain View, Arkansas, processes jalapenos as part of her SAE project. She grows and sells jalapenos locally, focusing on food safety and proper canning techniques she learned from her mother. With a grant, she renovated a market space with her sister. Her FF...