The Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) course provides students with the opportunity to gain real-world, work-based learning experiences in the agricultural industry. Students will complete a cooperative occupational placement at an approved agricultural training site outside of the school campus but during the school day, allowing them to apply classroom knowledge to authentic workplace settings.
Each student must complete a signed training agreement and individualized training plan, outlining responsibilities, competencies to be developed, and expectations for both the student and employer. Through their SAE, students may explore areas such as animal systems, plant systems, agribusiness, mechanics, natural resources, food systems, or other approved agricultural pathways.
This course emphasizes professional growth, employability skills, responsibility, and career exploration while allowing students to earn credit for supervised industry experience. Students must also be concurrently enrolled in another agricultural education course to ensure alignment between classroom instruction and workplace application.
All students participating in an SAE are required to be active members of the Neosho FFA Chapter, where they can document their projects, compete in proficiency award areas, and engage in leadership development opportunities.
The SAE course is ideal for students seeking hands-on experience, career exploration, and meaningful connections to the agricultural workforce.
Prerequisites for this course include the successful completion of Agricultural Power and Technology, Principles of Animal Science, Principles of Plant Science, or SAE Project. Students must be concurrently enrolled in another agricultural education course. Transportation to and from the worksite is the responsibility of the student.