SAE Basics
What does SAE stand for?
Supervised Agricultural Experience
What does FFA stand for?
Future Famers of America
Which career cluster involves raising crops and livestock
Production
What is a trend?
The general direction something is developing or changing
Who do proficiency awards recognize?
Students who develop specialty skills through their SAE projects?
A student works at a local farm for their SAE project. What category of SAE is this?
Placement SAE
FFA is considered what type of organization within agricultural education?
Intracurricular
Which career cluster involves developing advertising to promote agricultural products?
Sales & Marketing
True or False. Trends can affect the number of jobs available in an industry.
True
True or False: Proficiency Awards are available to anyone who has an SAE.
False
A student starts selling vegetables they grow in the school greenhouse. What kind of SAE is this?
School-based Enterprise SAE
FFA is part of the three-circle model of agriculture education. What are the other two parts?
Classroom instruction
SAE
A state extension agent teaches farmers about new agricultural practices and conducts educational programs. Which career cluster would this fall under?
Education/Research
If consumer demand for a particular agricultural product increases, what could happen to the job market related to that product?
Job opportunities may increase
Which of these could be a Proficiency Award area: Agriscience Research, Service, or Combined?
All of the above
A student creates a career plan, researches agricultural careers, and completes activities in class to prepare for a future career. What type of SAE is this?
Foundational SAE
How many FFA degrees are available to members?
5 Degrees
Which career cluster would a brand inspector fall under?
Services
If consumer demand for a product decreases significantly, what could happen to jobs related to that industry?
Job opportunities may decrease/diminish
What must a student have in order to apply for a corresponding Proficiency Award?
An SAE in a corresponding proficiency area
A student works part-time at a farm to gain hands-on agricultural experience. After gaining experience, the student begins their own small livestock business and raises animals to sell for profit. What two types of SAE are represented in this situation?
Placement SAE
Ownership/Entrepreneurship SAE
What is the purpose of FFA within an agricultural education program, and what skills can students develop by participating? (list 3 skills)
Teamwork, Communication , Leadership, Organization, Career Skills
A student is interested in a career where they can help farmers and ranchers improve their operations by providing information, teaching new practices, and sharing research from universities. Which career cluster would best fit this career?
Education & Research
Consumers suddenly begin demanding more locally produced food. Which types of jobs and businesses will become more marketable?
Local jobs producing local products
Name two requirements a student must meet to apply for an Agricultural Proficiency Award.
Be an active, DUE PAYING member
Complete an SAE in a corresponding proficiency area