SAE's are designed to help students learn by doing. The two main areas of SAE projects are Entrepreneurship and Placement. Everyone's SAE must be related to agriculture in someway.
Placement Supervised Agricultural Experiences - If you enjoy working for someone else, this is the SAE area for you! Members will gain experience and knowledge with the potential to be paid. Paid or unpaid hours must occur outside of your scheduled agricultural education class time.
Examples of Mid-Prairie FFA Placement Projects Include:
Reha Greenhouse
Farmer Supply Sales Inc.
Schlapkohl Veterinary Clinic
Kalona Sales Barn
"Working at the local greenhouse has helped prepare me for a future in horticulture." - Emily Meader (works at Reha Greenhouse)
Entrepreneurship Supervised Agricultural Experiences -
Where you can be your own boss! You can own and operated an agriculture-related business or enterprise, make management decisions, and take financial risk with the goal of earning a profit.
Examples of Mid-Prairie FFA Entrepreneurship Projects Include:
Goats Dairy Swine
Horses Sheep Rabbits
Chickens
"Raising goats has taught me about responsibility and managing my time." - Greta Schmidt