Thorp and Greenwood Student Receive SAE Grants

Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 -- 1:00 PM

The Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Grant committee of the Wisconsin FFA Foundation awarded over $23,000 in grants to twenty-nine Wisconsin FFA members.

SAE Grants are designed to help students create or enhance their individual SAE project. The grants are made possible through donations from individuals and organizations who support FFA and agricultural education in Wisconsin, including Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, Crystal Farms, Organic Valley, Seneca Foods, and the Wisconsin FFA Foundation Board of Directors.

The recipients received up to $1,000 each for their projects which cover a wide range of areas such as animal science, crop production, agribusiness, and environmental science. Some local recipients of the various grants include: Dairy SAE Grant to Ella Ewings, Thorp. Livestock SAE Grant to Tatym Travis, Greenwood.

These grants will allow students to expand their knowledge and skills in these areas while also gaining valuable hands-on experience. The 2024 Wisconsin FFA Foundation SAE Grants are awarded in five categories: dairy, grain production, livestock, organic agriculture and start-up.

Candidates were chosen based on the level and scope of their SAE project, as well as their age, financial need, leadership within FFA and their communities, and future plans for their individual projects.

Through Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs), agricultural students in Wisconsin (as well as nationwide) can apply the concepts they learn in the classroom to real-world situations.

As one of the three pillars of the agricultural education model (alongside FFA membership and classroom lessons), SAEs provide students with immersive experiences beyond hypothetical scenarios.

The SAE for All initiative has gained momentum across the state, encouraging every agricultural student to embark on an SAE project to better prepare for future career opportunities.

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