The Agricultural Education Program 3 Parts: –Classroom/Laboratory Hands-on learning – school does apply to the real world! –FFA Student organization to use what’s learned in class –SAE Ag-related work or learning experience outside of class Classroom / Laboratory FFASAE AgEd

The Agricultural Education Program FFA is one piece of the complete program! Classroom / Laboratory AgEd FFASAE

SAEs are a great way to get classroom credit and FFA awards for doing things like exploring careers, earning money and having fun!

What do the letters S.A.E represent? S_______ Supervised A_______ Agricultural E_______ Experience

An SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) is a practical application of classroom concepts designed to provide “real world” experiences develop skills in agriculturally related career areas.

SAE program consist of planned activities conducted outside of class time designed to gain hands-on experience develop skills in agricultural career areas that interest you. SAE Rewards- –provides an opportunity to explore careers –allows students to gain experience –earn money –improve communication skills in a variety of situations –develop management skills –earn FFA Proficiency Awards and advanced FFA degrees

Exploratory-experiencing the “big picture” of agriculture and its many related careers. This type of program is great for beginning students and those who are uncertain about their interest, but others can also benefit.

Research/Experimentation – an SAE where you conduct research using the scientific process. Agriculture is a science-based industry and there are limitless opportunities for research-based SAEs.

Placement – (in some states called internships) you work for someone, either for pay or for the experience. These SAEs may be located in agribusinesses, school labs, farms and ranches or in community facilities.

Ownership/Entrepreneurship – you are a business owner You plan and operate an agriculturally related enterprise or business. Examples include producing and marketing livestock, crops, nursery plants or forest products Providing a service such as lawn care, processing agricultural products, repair, design or fabricating agriculturally related equipment.

Supplementary Activities- a specific skill learned outside of normal class time that contributes to the agriculture skills and knowledge obtained by the student.

Improvement Activities- a series of learning activities that improve the efficiency, value, use or appearance of the place of employment, home, school or community.

Who are involved with designing and implementing your SAE? 1.You 2.Advisor 3.Parents 4.Business partner/employer

What are some of the benefits of having an SAE?

What SAE Project Are You Interested in Doing This Year? What type of SAE will it be? Who will assist you with your SAE? How many proficiency areas for awards does the National FFA offer? Which proficiency area does your SAE cover? Why are FFA proficiencies important? What is your career goal?

Delaware Membership Active membership – dues are paid in the local (chapter) level by highschool and middleschool (7-8) students Cost? $10.00 This includes: Discounts to local activities and a FFA Manual

Delaware Membership Active membership – dues are paid in the local (chapter) level by highschool and middleschool (7-8) students Cost? $10.00 This includes: Discounts to local activities and a FFA Manual Privilege to compete at the state and national level Receive awards and scholarships Attend state and national conventions Become chapter, state, national officers District and State association dues = ? National association dues = $7.00 How much goes to the chapter treasury? $2.00 (You get an FFA Manual)

FFA Mission What is FFA all about? FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for….. Premier Leadership Personal Growth Career Success …through agricultural education.

What is FFA? Premier Leadership –Leadership is Influence Action Relationship Vision Character Awareness Continuous Improvement

What is FFA? Personal Growth –The positive evolution of the whole person. Physical Growth Social Growth Mental Growth Emotional Growth Spiritual Growth

What is FFA? Career Success –Continuously demonstrating those qualities, attributes and skills necessary to succeed in, or further prepare for, a chosen profession while effectively contributing to society. Communication Decision Making Flexibility/Adaptability Technical/Functional Skills in Agriculture

What is FFA? Beyond the Mission… 1.Lead 2.Travel 3.Earn Money 4.Team member 5.Serve the Community 6.Succeed 7.Have Fun! 8.Award Recognition 9.Make friends 10.Development self- confidence

Ambition: “The Fire in the Belly Employers Want” What employers are looking for in 2015 Job applicants who demonstrate drive have the edge over even more technically qualified candidates Employees who saw beyond their job description They pushed to do whatever was needed at the time Their most important contribution – persistence Confidence to believe in themselves The less ambitious would become discouraged

Ambition: “The Fire in the Belly Employers Want” REMEMBER! Ambition is great in those who can exhibit at least a little Emotional Intelligence That is…….. The ability to pursue goals effectively, without alienating the majority of your co-workers want/?icid=maing%7Caim%7Cdl4%7Csec1_lnk5%7C36343