SAE

An SAE project is a hands-on learning project that lets you explore something you are interested in within agriculture. It’s like your own “mini business” or science project where you get to learn by doing. You pick a project, set goals, and then keep records of what you do and what you learn.

EXAMPLES INCLUDE:

Animal Projects

• Raising chickens for eggs or meat

• Showing rabbits, goats, or pigs

• Training a dog for obedience or agility

• Caring for aquarium fish or a small herd of cattle

Plant Projects

• Growing a home or school garden

• Starting a flower bed or hanging baskets

• Growing houseplants or succulents

• Testing different fertilizers or soil types on plant growth
  
  

Agri-Business & Entrepreneurship

• Selling vegetables, flowers, or eggs at a local market

• Starting a lawn mowing or landscaping business

• Designing and selling plant arrangements

• Making and selling birdhouses or garden décor

Research & Science-Based

• Comparing growth rates of plants in sunlight vs. shade

• Studying how water temperature affects fish growth

• Testing different feeds on animal weight gain

• Researching pollinators and their impact on gardens

Exploratory & Career Skills

• Job shadowing a farmer, vet, florist, or ag business owner

• Interviewing family or community members in ag careers

• Volunteering at a farmers’ market or community garden

• Helping with FFA chapter service projects