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What is SAE?
An SAE (Supervised Agriculture Experiences) is a hands on, practical learning experience where students apply classroom knowledge in a real world agricultural setting. This allows them to explore potential careers, develop essential skills like financial management and workplace safety, and gain practical experience within the agricultural industry.
SAE Awards
A great SAE and record book can be utilized as a member applies for degrees, Star Awards, & Proficiency Awards.
Foundational
This SAE activity is usually beginner level, short term and designed to help students learn more about agriculture and possible careers. For example shadowing an agriculture professional or interviewing an agriculture professional.
Placement
Placement SAEs involve the student working for an agriculture based company. These experiences may be paid or un-paid. For example working at a farm supply store or local agriculture business.
Entrepreneurship
Students with an entrepreneurship SAE own their own agriculture operation. For example raising and selling animals or crops or building and selling agricultural equipment.
Research
In a research SAE students plan and conduct major agricultural experiments using the scientific process and discover new knowledge. For example conducting research on efficient feed supplements for livestock or consumer reactions to agricultural products.
School Based
It is an Entrepreneurship SAE with a twist. The difference is that the operation is based at the school and involves a group of students working cooperatively. If you like working collaboratively with others, a School-Basked Enterprise might be the SAE for you!
Service Learning
A service learning SAE is for school, community organization, or non-profit organization. All steps from the needs assessment to planning and implementation to evaluation must be done by the student or group of students. This project cannot be part of an ongoing chapter project or community fundraiser.
Commonly asked questions about SAE's
Commonly asked questions about SAE's
How do I learn more about SAE's?
I don't have an SAE, what one can I do?
Why is SAE important?
It gives hand on experience and relates back to classroom and FFA.
What opportunity does having a good SAE give me?
It helps you gain experience. In order to receive your Iowa and American Degree having a good SAE is required.
How do I work on my SAE?
You will need to keep up your record book. Some class time will be spent on it, but may need to do more .
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