1. INTRODUCTION TO SAE PROGRAMS Principles of AFNR c 2 A

2. SAEs are a great way to get classroom credit and FFA awards for doing things like exploring careers, earning money and having fun! Principles of AFNR c 2 A

3. An SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) is a practical application of classroom concepts designed to provide “real world” experiences and develop skills in agriculturally related career areas. Principles of AFNR c 2 A

4. SAE program consist of planned activities conducted outside of class time designed to gain hands-on experience and 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 Principles of AFNR c 2 A

5. 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. Principles of AFNR c 2 A

6. 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. Principles of AFNR c 2 A

7. Placement - in this SAE 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; sometimes called internships. Principles of AFNR c 2 A

8. Ownership/Entrepreneurship - this type of SAE makes you 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. Principles of AFNR c 2 A

9. Supplementary Activities- a specific skill learned outside of normal class time that contributes to the agriculture skills and knowledge obtained by the student. Principles of AFNR c 2 A

10. Improvement Activities- a series of learning activities that improve the efficiency, value, use or appearance of the place of employment, home, school or community. Principles of AFNR c 2 A

11. Agricultural Career Clusters Agricultural and Forestry Production Careers –Agronomist –Floral Designer –Landscaper –Animal Behaviorist –Agricultural Aviator –Farrier –Pet Shop Owner Principles of AFNR c 2 A

12. Management and Financial Specialties Careers –Agricultural Consultant –Agricultural Economist –Agricultural Extension Agent –Agricultural Educator –Agricultural Loan Officer –Farm Appraiser –International Agriculture Specialist Principles of AFNR c 2 A

13. Marketing, Merchandising and Sales Careers –Agricultural Sales Representative –Agriculture Inspector –Commodity Broker –Landscape Contractor Principles of AFNR c 2 A

14. Science and Engineering Careers Land Surveyor Agronomist Veterinarian Embryologist Geneticists Landscape Architect Animal Nutritionist Principles of AFNR c 2 A

15. Social Services Careers Career Counselor Conservation Officer Naturalist Park Manager Youth 4-H Leader Principles of AFNR c 2 A

16. Education and Communication Careers Agriculture Instructor Cooperative Extension Agent Graphic Designer Journalist Marketing Manager Farm News Director Principles of AFNR c 2 A

17. Match the Experience with the Type of SAE Exploratory Research/ Experimentation Ownership/ Entrepreneurship Placement Working in a florist shop Owning a Christmas tree farm Comparing the effect of hormones on plant growth Shadowing a veterinarian on career day Growing and selling bedding plants Working in school greenhouse after school Principles of AFNR c 2 A

18. Match the Experience with the Type of SAE Exploratory Research/ Experimentation Ownership/ Entrepreneurship Placement Working in a florist shop Owning a Christmas tree farm Comparing the effect of hormones on plant growth Shadowing a veterinarian on career day Growing and selling bedding plants Working in school greenhouse after school Principles of AFNR c 2 A

19. SAE Resources Local chapter advisor FFA Alumni and business persons National FFA- Rosalie Hunsinger 317-802-4255, rhunsinger@ffa.org Websites- SAE Central: www.cals.ncsu.edu/agexed/ sae/toolbox/index.html National FFA Online, Agricultural Career Center: www.ffa.org Principles of AFNR c 2 A