The Wamogo Agriculture Program

3 Parts of the Ag Ed Program

Class Animal Science

Plant Science

Natural Resources

Ag Mechanics

FFA

SAE

FFA

In 1928 FFA USED TO stand for Future Farmers of America but now it is called the National FFA Organization. Currently, the letters do not represent words.

This name change in 1988 is due to the fact that not everyone in agriculture is participating in production farming – we have small animal veterinarians, florists, landscapers, etc. The area of agriculture is more diverse than it was in the past.

FFA is

The leadership organization for students enrolled in agricultural education – you CANNOT be an FFA member unless you are in an ag ed program (this is not like 4-H)

FFA is intercurricular – that means we teach and work within class too – not just after school

What do we do in FFA?Field trips

Fun – ice skating, corn mazeEducational – Mystic Aquarium, Botanical Garden

TravelLeadership ConferencesFairsFundraising Competitions

Public SpeakingRelated to area of interest in agriculture

SAE

SAE = Supervised Agricultural Experience

This is a project/work experience that allows you to learn more about the area of agriculture that you are interested in

Types of SAE projectsPlacement

Paid – work for a veterinarianVolunteer – volunteer at an animal shelter

Entrepreneurship – own your own businessMow lawnsSell dog treats

ResearchResearch animal training methods, nutrition

What are the SAE requirements?

40 hours per marking period & in the summer, starting the summer after your freshman year (total 600 hours)

Setting goals

Keeping records