Supervised Agricultural Experience Program

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Supervised Agricultural Experience Program

• Mrs. Sonia Aguirre
• Fall 2001
• AGED 410

Modified by Georgia Agricultural Education
Curriculum Office
July, 2002
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What is an SAE?

• A learn by doing process.
• Agricultural students reinforce learning by
  applying skills and knowledge acquired in class
  and shop by means of an ownership and/or
  non-ownership project.
• Allows for student to establish short and long
  term goals.

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Types of Projects to Consider
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Livestock
Breeding Cattle
Market Lambs
Breeding Dairy
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Animal
Swine
Rabbit
Rabbits
Poultry
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Crops
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Plants
Cut Flowers
Christmas Trees
Ornamental Plants
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Mechanical
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Work Experience
Forestry
Construction
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Landscape Projects
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Benefits of an SOEP
The development of stronger job related skills
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More Benefits!

• Possible entrepreneurship
• The opportunity to gain further knowledge
• The opportunity to more intensely explore the
  your chosen career area.

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Even More Benefits!
Provides recognition through FFA awards
Understanding of the economic forces of the
market place
Record keeping skills
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Things to consider before starting an SAE

• How will the project be financed?
• Does the project have viable profit potential?
• How will the student market the project?

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Getting Started

• Talk with community members to get ideas.
• Ask yourself- Is this SAE feasible in my
  community?
• Talk with your parents and Ag. Teacher about the
  goals of your project.