Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs

SAE's are designed to allow FFA members to learn new skills and put them into practice.  FFA members can create their own business, conduct a scientific research project, grow crops or raise livestock, secure a meaningful job that provides experience for a future career choice, or make a difference in their community through civic engagement.

An SAE is a year-round program made up of projects or enterprises where FFA members apply agricultural skills and knowledge learned in the classroom.  SAE programs can include any of the four types or even a combination of several types.

There are several award opportunities, including scholarship dollars, that FFA members are eligible to receive.

Parts of an SAE Program

• Investigate: Explore possibilities and weigh the pros and cons of various SAE ideas.

• Plan: Decide what to do and how you will get it done.  Set your goals high! Remember, you likely won't accomplish everything in a day, a week, or even a year.

• Coordinate: Communicate with Ms Quick, your supervisor/employer, and parents to get your program into motion.

• Keep Records: Track your achievements over time.

• Program Improvement: Improve or update your business, worksite or community by making it more attractive, efficient or valuable