Jared Poldevar, a junior from Hamilton City FFA, describes his supervised agricultural experience working on his family's 270-acre dairy farm with 850 cows. His SAE focuses on learning the science of genomic testing and applying it to improve the herd's breeding program, which involves taking genetic samples, sending them to labs for analysis, and using results to make breeding decisions. Through this experience, Jared has developed skills in genetics management and herd improvement while balancing high school responsibilities, with guidance from his parents and genomics representatives.
