This past year, YouTube was listed as the second-most popular search engine on the internet. As video content becomes more compelling, finding resources and inspiration for your supervised agricultural experience (SAE) is as simple as watching some of the nearly 100 FFA video resources on SAEforAll.org. Check out how other FFA members are living this circle of the agricultural education model.
When you fall off the horse, get back on again.
“Keep trying. It’s going to be hard to start out. Make sure you have the support behind you who help pick you up when you’re feeling down and help you succeed in your SAE project.”
— Abbey Rinker, Strasburg FFA Chapter, Va., Horse Showing SAE
Think beyond your years in FFA.
“Fly fishing to me is something I’ll be doing my entire life … I think that is important — to find a project that can be something we can do our whole lives.”
— Dylan Gonzales, Los Lunas FFA Chapter, N.M., Fly Tying SAE
Pay your project forward.
“Make sure it is something you love doing and is something you would want to share and help others spark their interests, get them started on their SAEs, or to teach them about your interests.”
— Keegan Humm, Breckenridge FFA Chapter, Mich., Implement Dealership SAE
Don’t let any resourcesgo to “waste.”
“I didn’t know what to do with the chicken manure from my project. I looked up videos on what to do with it. I made a compost pile and, later, I planted tomatoes.”
— Ja’Kolbie Jones, Clarke Central FFA Chapter, Ga., Backyard Chickens SAE
Time is of the essence.
“This SAE affects my future because I plan to pursue a career working in marine life, specifically salt water. So being able to have the experience working with a saltwater animal now in high school is really going to benefit me in the future.”
— Hannah Colonese, Sound School – New Haven FFA Chapter, Conn., Ctenophore SAE
Think beyond the barn.
“If you are living in the city, know that an SAE doesn’t have to be limited to working on a farm. I worked with my own animals before I began working at a pet shop.”
— Denisha Washington, Seneca FFA Chapter, Ky., Pet Store SAE
Climb to new heights.
“Find something that is super extraordinary. Stick with it and don’t give up. This is my chance or opportunity tohelp people.”
— Jacob Reed, Durant FFA Chapter, Fla., Drones in Agriculture SAE
Make hay while the sun shines.
“Do your own thing and forge your own path. Do what makes you happy and what will put you a step ahead in the world and start your future.”
— Rebeka Newburn, Bullard FFA Chapter, Texas, Forage Production SAE
