Supervised Agricultural Experience Program Mrs. Sonia Aguirre Fall 2001 AGED 410 Modified by Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office July, 2002

What is an SAE?  A learn by doing process.  Agricultural students reinforce learning by applying skills and knowledge acquired in class and shop by means of an ownership and/or non-ownership project.  Allows for student to establish short and long term goals.

Types of Projects to Consider

Livestock Breeding Dairy Breeding Cattle Market Lambs

Animal Swine Poultry RabbitRabbit Rabbits

Crops

Plants Cut Flowers Ornamental Plants Christmas Trees

Mechanical

Work Experience Construction Forestry

Landscape Projects

Benefits of an SOEP The development of stronger job related skills

More Benefits!  Possible entrepreneurship  The opportunity to gain further knowledge  The opportunity to more intensely explore the your chosen career area.

Even More Benefits! Provides recognition through FFA awards Record keeping skills Understanding of the economic forces of the market place

Things to consider before starting an SAE  How will the project be financed?  Does the project have viable profit potential?  How will the student market the project?

Getting Started  Talk with community members to get ideas.  Ask yourself- Is this SAE feasible in my community?  Talk with your parents and Ag. Teacher about the goals of your project.