Supervised Agriculture Experience The possibilities are endless
What is a SAE? Supervised Agriculture Experience is a learning-by-doing process. Reinforces learning by application
Purpose of SAE Programs
SAE and Vocational Agriculture SAE, FFA, and classroom instruction are equally important parts of the Ag education curriculum
How you benefit from SAEs The development of record keeping skills. The understanding of the economic forces of the market place. Entrepreneurship. Job related skills. The opportunity to gain further knowledge. Provides the chance for personal recognition through the FFA Awards Program. MAKE MONEY $$$
Not all SAEs go to a fair! You have a broad range of projects to choose from Almost any interest that you have you can find a SAE that incorporates it And if they don’t you can find something new and interesting to get involved in
SAEs in Agricultural Communications Fair media Magazine articles/publications Newspaper articles Print facilities Writing or editing chapter newsletter Broadcast (radio or television) Website development and management
So what SAE can you do?
SAEs vs. The alternative
Steps in Planning a SAE Identify one or more career interest areas in agriculture. Review the job activities and responsibilities of people working in the career interest area(s). Select the type(s) of SAE programs that will be pursued. Develop a long-range plan for the SAE program. Develop the first year (annual) plan. Re-plan the SAE program on a regular basis.