Joe Lindberg, a 12th grade student from North Dakota's Carrington FFA chapter, describes his Natural Resources Pathway SAE project focused on commercial minnow trapping. Working as a business partner with a local bait shop owner, he sets traps in lakes and ponds during the open-water months, measuring and delivering his catch to the shop while learning to navigate wildlife regulations and develop problem-solving skills. Through this hands-on experience, Joe has learned to be resourceful and intuitive while also gaining valuable interpersonal connections with experienced business people in his community.
