Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Mr. Goggins Ms. Deal Mr. McCoy

What is an SAE? SAEs are a great way to get classroom credit and FFA awards! An SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) is a practical application of classroom concepts “real world” experiences related career areas “hands-on” learning

Essential Elements of an SAE Three Essential Elements Planning Time Investment Financial Resources Needed Expected Learning Outcomes Documenting AET recordkeeping system Supervision Assist you in achieving project objectives Relate SAE projects to your career interest

Types of Supervised Agricultural Experiences Exploratory Time is an invested resource Research Time and money (potentially) are invested resources Placement Entrepreneurship Time & money are invested resources Must include financial risk by the student

Research Student Example Agriscience fair, Public Speaking, etc. Name: i.e. Researching GMO related topics NAME  Research the __________ Field

Placement Student Example Work for someone else Name: Haslet Feed Store Whatever the business name is Student Enterprises (Additional Time) Bobcat Designs Byron Blooms

Entrepreneurship Student Examples Making Money, taking the risk Name: GogginsLone Star Farms Market Swine 2016 Whatever the business name is

Exploratory Student Example Serves as the “Catch All” Name: i.e. Exploring the Agriculture Mechanics Career Field What do you learn in class and apply outside of class NAME  Exploring the __________ Career Field

Byron Nelson FFA SAE Grading Dates 2016-2017   1st Six Weeks September 22nd Thursday SAE Establishment September 23rd Friday 10 Hours 2nd Six Weeks October 28th Friday 20 Hours 3rd Six Weeks December 2nd Friday 30 Hours 4th Six Weeks February 10th Friday 10/40 Hours 5th Six Weeks April 6th Friday 20/50 Hours 6th Six Weeks May 19th Friday 30/60 Hours

Setting up your Recordbook Go to www.theaet.com Log in under the “Student tab” Chapter Number: 1522 Username: EX: MGoggins (Case sensitive)

Expectations Part 1 Update Profile Personal Profile Ag Class Schedule Develop SAE Experience (Exploratory, Research, Placement & Entrepreneurship)

Introduction to the Recordbook Setting up your Record Book Student Welcome Video

Expectations Part 2 Enter Minimum of 10 Hours SAE Community Service FFA Related (Meetings, Contest, Camps, Officer, etc.)