SAEP Mr. Ham

Objectives  Define supervised Agricultural Experience Program  List examples of projects students may have as SAEP  Explain the purpose of the SAEP record book  Explain the relationship between SAEP’s and the FFA Proficiency Award Program

Define Supervised Agricultural Experience Program  Required by state law  Designed by you (the student), me (your teacher), and your parents

Assignment  Complete application for your next FFA degree  Complete proficiency application of choice

Purpose  Extend classroom learning  Help gain work related experience  Develop agriculture awareness  Develop self-esteem through success

List examples and types of projects students may have as SAEP  Type A –Ag Entrepreneurship: students owns the project and provides the Financing, Labor, Equipment, and Space for the project.

Plant and Animal Production  Cattle  Sheep  Swine  Poultry  Horses  Small animals  Fish  Exotic birds  Row crops- rice, corn, soybeans  Fruits and vegetables  Bedding plants  Nursery crops  Christmas trees  Soil farm

AgriBusiness Entrepreneurship  Lawn Service  Custom Farm Work  Trapping and Pelt Sales  Hunting/Fishing Guide Service  Tree Service  Farm and Garden Supply Service  Custom Dozer Work  Custom Hay Baler  Leadership/ Team Building Faciliter  Artificial Insemination Business  Animal Care and Boarding  Landscaping  Small Engine Repairs  Custom Carpentry  Livestock Fitter  Pet Grooming  Custom

Type B  Ag Placement: students works, either for pay of experience, in an agricultural setting. The student only has to provide the Labor. The owner supplies the equipment. Financing and project.  Major Areas –Animals –Plants –Ag business –Conservation –Turf –Horticulture –Wildlife Management –Ag Mechanics –Media

Research/Experimentation and Analysis  One conducts research or analyze information to discover new knowledge.  Scientific Process –Compare soil pH’s and affects on nutrient uptake –Compare pesticide, fertilizer or seeding rates –Compare animal response to different feed additives –Compare fish response to water qualities

Investigate, analyze and develop a plan to address an agricultural challenge.  Create a marketing plan for an agricultural commodity  Research and write a series of newspaper articles that increase the public’s agricultural literacy or awareness of agricultural practices  Develop a land use plan for a farm or ranch  Detail a landscape plan for a community facility

Explain the Responsibilities of Those Involved in One’s SAE

Student Responsibilities  Specified occupational objective  Agree to and sign training agreement  Work setting related to specified objective  Work part time under supervision  Receive pay AND credit  Supervised by employer AND teacher  Enroll in in-school class related to OJT

Parents  Provide the following items: –Financial Support –Land –Equipment –Transportation –Technical Guidance –Emotional Support & Encouragement

Teacher Responsibilities  Identify and counsel prospective students  Help students identify and state occupational objectives  Agree to and sign training agreement  Provides in-school related instruction  Evaluates and approves training stations  Places students in appropriate training stations  Visits, observes, supervises, and evaluates on site

Employer Responsibilities  Agree to and sign training agreement  Assign qualified training sponsor  Participate in program planning, evaluation, and revision

Training Sponsor (Supervisor)  May be employer  Work with teacher in setting up a training plan  Remain aware of related class instruction  Provide OJT learning experiences  Follow the training plan

The Purpose of the SAEP Record Book  Inflow and outflow of money  Determine earnings  Observe financial progress  Determine which enterprises are profitable  Income taxes  Management Decisions  Future Planning  FFA Degrees and Awards

Explain the Relationship Between SAEP’s and The FFA Proficiency Award Program  46 Different Proficiency Areas –Chapter Winners  Pins –State Winners  1 st $100  2 nd $50  3 rd $25 –Regional Winners  $250 –National Winners  $5000  2 Week Trip to Europe