Animal Systems

Supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) allow students to apply what they have learned in the classroom in a real-world setting. Before getting to that step, students will first need to determine their SAE. This lesson will help introduce SAEs to students.

In this article, Monte Cummins discusses how he came to love ranching and how he established his own herd. Cummins also learned a valuable skill from his father - leatherworking.

Production agriculture, the heart of agricultural education and FFA involvement holds a special place in Jenny Holtermann's life. As a female farmer, she has found success in leadership roles advocating for the industry and raising the next generation of agriculturalists.

In this article, read about how the North Clay FFA Chapter is working to raise enough money to provide a service dog to one of their chapter members.

The purpose of this lesson series is to guide students through the agriscience research process. Skills learned through this process are in alignment with the National FFA Agriscience Fair award area.

An FFA member from Georgia recently placed second in his age bracket at the 2020 Junior National Finals Rodeo. In this lesson, students will read about this FFA member’s accomplishment as well as gain insight into the bucking bull industry.

Learn from Courtenay Dehoff during this advocacy chat about the 3Cs of advocating.

Hear from Courtenay DeHoff, #FancyLady Cowgirl, on how you can advocate no matter where you.

Being able to experience the farm-to-fork process for foods that we consume is a valuable learning experience. In this lesson,we will explore what one FFA chapter does to make this experience a reality while learning what part of the animaldifferent cuts of beef, pork and lambcome from.

Learn about 5 tips and tricks to help build your SAE from Rabo Agrifinance.

Recently, schools and FFA chapters have been faced with new challenges, including FFA and school events being canceled or conducted differently, virtual learning, etc. The Waupun FFA Chapter in Wisconsin faced similar challenges when their FFA and school events were changed and/or canceled. Members also recognized the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on the community. Read this article to learn how the chapter members worked together to make a positive impact in their community.

There are numerous individuals who have made major contributions to the agriculture industry. This article explores five innovators who changed the way we farm thanks to their contributions.