Supervised Agricultural Experience 1 A Describe a Supervised
Supervised Agricultural Experience 1 A. Describe a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE); 1 A-2. Describe the benefits of having a successful SAE project; 1 B. Explain the characteristics of an effective SAE program; 1 B-2. Describe the responsibilities of those involved 2. List and describe 4 types of SAE’s; Explore SAE opportunities and possibilities; 3. Select, plan for, and implement a SAE; 4. Maintain up to date SAE records.
1 A. Describe a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE); What is SAE? o t d e t a l e r t c e • Proj agriculture: – Animals – Plants s – Mechanic – Science • Student directed. YOU choose your project • Work for someone el se OR for yourself
1 A-2. Describe the benefits of having a successful SAE project; and Benefits of the SAE Program… FFA Degree Advancement • Project must grow with each degree – Greenhand • PLANS for a SAE project – Chapter • 45 hours and/or $150 earned/invested – State • $300 hours and/or 1000 earned/invested – American • Invested at least $2000 and worked 2, 250 hours or earned at least $10, 000 and $7500 invested
1 A-2. Describe the benefits of having a successful SAE project; and Benefits of the SAE Program… Star Awards • FFA Recognizes “Star” degrees in each category – – – Star Chapter Greenhand Star State Greenhand Star Chapter Farmer State Farmer Star American Farmer
1 A-2. Describe the benefits of having a successful SAE project; and Benefits of the SAE Program… FFA Officers & Leadership • Chapter, State, and National officers must hold specific FFA degrees
1 A-2. Describe the benefits of having a successful SAE project; and Benefits of the SAE Program… Career Exploration • Find what you want to be when you grow up
1 A-2. Describe the benefits of having a successful SAE project; and Benefits of the SAE Program… And More… Develop skills Earn Money!!
Characteristics Of An Effective SAE Characteristics of a good SAE program includes: 1 B. Explain the characteristics of an effective SAE program; • Basing the program on student interests. • Having an agricultural focus. • Providing for development of a large number of abilities. • Being large enough in size to be challenging. • Being diversified.
Characteristics of an Effective SAE Characteristics of a good SAE program includes: 1 B. Explain the characteristics of an effective SAE program; • Providing an opportunity to make management decisions. • Having potential for profit. • Requiring student involvement year round. • Providing opportunities for expansion. • Leading to future business ownership or employment.
Responsibilities of Those Involved The student’s responsibilities in conducting SAE 1 B-2. Describe the responsibilities of those involved programs include: • Researching the possibilities. • Keeping all parties (teacher, parents, and employers) informed. • Setting goals. • Keeping records of financial concerns and experiences gained.
Responsibilities of Those Involved 1 B-2. Describe the responsibilities of those involved Responsibilities continued: • Seeking out advice/assistance from teacher, parents, mentor, etc. • Meeting financial obligations. • Carrying out SAE program plans. • Self-evaluating progress. • Developing an SAE program that will be valuable to the student.
2. List and differentiate 4 types of SAE’s; Types of SAE’s Placement – Work for someone else – With or without pay – Job relates to an area of agriculture
2. Explore SAE opportunities and possibilities; Examples of PLACEMENT SAE’s • Work at a: – – – – Flower Shop Greenhouse Feed Store Pet Store Dairy Farm Ranch Horse Barn • Grow a vegetable garden at your house • Manage your family’s landscape • Feed & Care for your family’s animals
2. Explore SAE opportunities and possibilities; PLACEMENT SAE’s in our FFA Chapter Show pictures and highlight your student’s SAE’s here
2. List and differentiate 4 types of SAE’s; Types of SAE’s Entrepreneurship – Work for yourself – Invest your money in hopes of earning more money
2. Explore SAE opportunities and possibilities; Examples of ENTRPRENEURSHIP SAE’s • Raise a livestock animal and sell it at the fair • Raise hens and sell their eggs • Train horses, dogs, or other animals to sell • Breed animals to sell (dogs, cats, rabbits, livestock, etc) • Grow a vegetable garden and sell produce • Operating a lawn care business • Design web pages for ranchers and farmers • Corn Maze
2. Explore SAE opportunities and possibilities; ENTRPRENEURSHIP SAE’s in our FFA Chapter Show pictures and highlight your student’s SAE’s here
2. List and differentiate 4 types of SAE’s; Types of SAE’s Research – Do your own research – Solve problems & find the best solutions
2. Explore SAE opportunities and possibilities; Examples of RESEARCH SAE’s • Conduct an experiment to find the best fertilizer to grow geraniums • Compare rate of gain in pigs with different feeds • Test tarp materials to find the most durable material to cover hay/straw • Compare metal finishes on fence panels to see which resist rust the best
2. Explore SAE opportunities and possibilities; RESEARCH SAE’s in our FFA Chapter Show pictures and highlight your student’s SAE’s here
2. List and differentiate 4 types of SAE’s; Types of SAE’s Exploratory –Introductory project –Short term –Helps you find a long term project to fit your interests
2. Explore SAE opportunities and possibilities; Examples of EXPLORATORY SAE’s • Spend a day job shadowing • Volunteer for a day at the animal shelter • Spend a weekend learning at your friend’s farm • Research what type of projects you can do with small animals
2. Explore SAE opportunities and possibilities; EXPLORATORY SAE’s in our FFA Chapter Show pictures and highlight your student’s SAE’s here
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
2. Explore SAE opportunities and possibilities; SAE Exploration SAE Idea Shuffle • Divide into 7 groups • Every group gets 1 category of the SAE Idea cards • Shuffle through idea cards in each category • Choose 5 SAE ideas for each SAE type that you would be interested in doing
3. Select, plan for, and implement a SAE; Plan YOUR SAE Step 1: Choose your SAE …and the WINNER is: ____________________ ___ … 2 nd Place: ____________________ ___ … 3 rd Place: ____________________ ___
3. Select, plan for, and implement a SAE; Plan YOUR SAE Step 2: Make a SAE Plan Every successful project starts with a plan l l i w o Wh u? o y p l he How m uch mo ney do you need? Where will it c ome from? Where? t n a w u o y o d t a h W ? e m o c t u as an o What facilities do you nee d?
4. Maintain up to date records using the AET system. Why keep records? • Identify areas to improve your SAE • Know your exact gains or losses • Advance in FFA degrees, apply for awards, and earn scholarships
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