Agricultural education programs use a three circle model that puts equal importance of all parts of successful education.
Classroom instruction happens every day at school. Students are encouraged to complete introductory ag classes, then choose a pathway to specialize in. Classroom instruction also includes labs in the shop, food science lab or greenhouse. The most successful students make some plans using the program pathway chart.
FFA Leadership training happens throughout the year. Students gain leadership experience by serving as a chapter officer, participating in state and national conventions, visiting the state capitol or training on a career development team such as livestock judging. Students tend to get as much positive interaction from this training as they are willing to invest.
Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) are those times when a student works in the agriculture industry outside of class time. Students gain some of their most valuable training "on the job" and can work in a variety of placement or entrepreneurship scenarios. Record keeping allows students to be recognized for their time investment.
Classroom instruction happens every day at school. Students are encouraged to complete introductory ag classes, then choose a pathway to specialize in. Classroom instruction also includes labs in the shop, food science lab or greenhouse. The most successful students make some plans using the program pathway chart.
FFA Leadership training happens throughout the year. Students gain leadership experience by serving as a chapter officer, participating in state and national conventions, visiting the state capitol or training on a career development team such as livestock judging. Students tend to get as much positive interaction from this training as they are willing to invest.
Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) are those times when a student works in the agriculture industry outside of class time. Students gain some of their most valuable training "on the job" and can work in a variety of placement or entrepreneurship scenarios. Record keeping allows students to be recognized for their time investment.