Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)
What does SAE stand for?
Supervised Agricultural Experience
What are the top five Texas commodities in 2022?
Cattle, cotton, dairy products, broilers, and corn
How many taps of the gavel call a meeting to order?
Two taps
What does the cross section of the ear of corn represent?
Unity
Who is the current U.S. Secretary of Agriculture?
John Boozman
Name one example of a Foundational SAE.
Career exploration, employability skills, financial planning, workplace safety, or agricultural literacy
Texas ranks #1 in which four agricultural products?
Cattle, cotton, hay, and sheep & goats
What does one tap of the gavel mean?
Sit down or indicates completion of a motion or vote
What does the rising sun symbolize in the FFA emblem?
Progress
Who is the Texas Commissioner of Agriculture?
Sid Miller
Which type of SAE involves owning your own business or project?
Entrepreneurship SAE
How many farms are there in Texas?
Over 247,000 farms
Name two parts of the Order of Business during an FFA meeting.
Opening ceremony, minutes, officer reports, committee reports, unfinished business, new business, ceremonies, or closing ceremony
What does the owl represent in the FFA emblem?
Knowledge
Who is the Texas FFA Executive Director?
Les Hudson
What are the five types of Immersion SAEs?
Placement, Entrepreneurship, Research, School-Based Enterprise, Service Learning
How many million acres of farmland does Texas have?
127 million acres
How many taps of the gavel make all members stand?
Three taps
Name two symbols found in the FFA emblem that represent freedom and labor.
Eagle (freedom) and Plow (labor and tillage of the soil)
What organization does John Boozman oversee as Secretary of Agriculture?
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
How does a Foundational SAE help students prepare for an Immersion SAE?
It builds basic knowledge, career skills, and planning experience that help students succeed in hands-on SAE projects.
What year was the USDA founded, and what is one thing it oversees?
Founded in 1862; it oversees food, agriculture, conservation, and nutrition
What is the correct order of business for an FFA meeting?
Opening ceremony, minutes, officer reports, committee reports, unfinished business, new business, ceremonies, and closing ceremony
Explain the meaning of the words “Agricultural Education” and “FFA” on the emblem.
They represent the combination of learning and leadership needed for success in agriculture.
Name all three leaders and the positions they hold.
John Boozman – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture; Sid Miller – Texas Commissioner of Agriculture; Les Hudson – Texas FFA Executive Director