1. Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)
Mr. Goggins
Ms. Deal
Mr. McCoy

2. What is an SAE?
SAEs are a great way to get classroom credit and FFA awards!
An SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) is a practical application of classroom concepts
“real world” experiences related career areas
“hands-on” learning

3. Essential Elements of an SAE
Three Essential Elements
Planning
Time Investment
Financial Resources Needed
Expected Learning Outcomes
Documenting
AET recordkeeping system
Supervision
Assist you in achieving project objectives
Relate SAE projects to your career interest

4. Types of Supervised Agricultural Experiences
Exploratory
Time is an invested resource
Research
Time and money (potentially) are invested resources
Placement
Entrepreneurship
Time & money are invested resources
Must include financial risk by the student

5. Research Student Example Agriscience fair, Public Speaking, etc.
Name: i.e. Researching GMO related topics
NAME  Research the __________ Field

6. Placement Student Example Work for someone else
Name: Haslet Feed Store
Whatever the business name is
Student Enterprises (Additional Time)
Bobcat Designs
Byron Blooms

7. Entrepreneurship Student Examples Making Money, taking the risk
Name: GogginsLone Star Farms
Market Swine 2016
Whatever the business name is

8. Exploratory Student Example Serves as the “Catch All”
Name: i.e. Exploring the Agriculture Mechanics Career Field
What do you learn in class and apply outside of class
NAME  Exploring the __________ Career Field

9. Byron Nelson FFA SAE Grading Dates 2016-2017
1st Six Weeks
September 22nd Thursday SAE Establishment
September 23rd Friday 10 Hours
2nd Six Weeks
October 28th Friday 20 Hours
3rd Six Weeks
December 2nd Friday 30 Hours
4th Six Weeks
February 10th Friday 10/40 Hours
5th Six Weeks
April 6th Friday 20/50 Hours
6th Six Weeks
May 19th Friday 30/60 Hours

10. Setting up your Recordbook
Go to
Log in under the “Student tab”
Chapter Number:
1522
Username:
EX: MGoggins
(Case sensitive)

11. Expectations Part 1 Update Profile Personal Profile Ag Class Schedule
Develop SAE Experience (Exploratory, Research, Placement & Entrepreneurship)

12. Introduction to the Recordbook
Setting up your Record Book
Student Welcome Video

13. Expectations Part 2 Enter Minimum of 10 Hours SAE Community Service
FFA Related (Meetings, Contest, Camps, Officer, etc.)