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National FFA Highlights Arkansas Students Through SAE Feature Videos
Arkansas — Fall 2025 — The National FFA Organization visited Arkansas in Fall 2025 to highlight the Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs) of several Arkansas Ag Education students and FFA members through a series of student feature videos. The project showcases how agricultural education students across the state are applying classroom instruction through hands-on experiences in agriculture.
Supervised Agricultural Experiences are a key component of school-based agricultural education and the National FFA Organization model. Through SAEs, students develop and manage real-world agricultural projects that allow them to explore career interests, build technical and business skills, and apply what they learn through classroom instruction and FFA involvement. SAE programs may include entrepreneurship ventures, employment in agricultural businesses, agricultural research projects, school-based enterprises, or service-learning experiences.
During the visit, National FFA staff member Breanna Pastir traveled throughout Arkansas to capture the stories of students whose SAE projects represent the diversity of opportunities available in modern agriculture. The featured projects include livestock production, food science and processing, agricultural entrepreneurship, animal care, and agricultural research.
These student experiences demonstrate the important role that agricultural education and FFA play in preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders, innovators, and professionals.
To see more SAE videos across the Nation, check out the link below.
National FFA SAE Video Library
The following videos highlight Arkansas FFA members and their Supervised Agricultural Experiences.
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Addison Kennon | Mountain View
Growing and Processing Jalepenos SAE
Addison Kennon, an 11th grader from Mountain View, Arkansas, processes jalapenos as part of her SAE project. She grows and sells jalapenos locally, focusing on food safety and proper canning techniques she learned from her mother. With a grant, she renovated a market space with her sister. Her FFA involvement has enhanced her public speaking and encouraged.
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Abby Wilkins | Lamar
Beef Entrepreneurship SAE
Abby Wilkins from the Lamar FFA chapter in Arkansas focuses on beef entrepreneurship by raising and marketing steers. She shares her daily routine, which includes feeding and health checks, and stresses the importance of safety and record-keeping. Abby uses social media to connect with consumers and highlights community engagement. She values her supervised agriculture experience and encourages others to join FFA for leadership and opportunities.
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Grant Miller | Lamar
Exotic Animal SAE
Grant Miller, an 11th grader from the Lamar FFA chapter, manages a diverse range of animals at the Bacchus Family Adventure Farm. His daily tasks include feeding, cleaning, and monitoring animal health. He organizes events and highlights the significance of record-keeping for expenses. Aspiring to be a veterinarian, Grant values the skills and community support gained through FFA, encouraging students to let their SAE shape their futures.
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Adalyn Haning | Har-Ber
Food Science and Processing SAE
Adalyn Haning, a 12th grader from the Har-Ber FFA chapter in Arkansas, shares her supervised agricultural experience at the University of Arkansas's pilot processing plant. She details her tasks in food processing, including marination and making frankfurters, while emphasizing safety and trust in her skills. Adelyn appreciates the support from her family and teachers, highlights her poultry judging involvement, and reflects on the benefits of time management and community within FFA.
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Ruby Douangmala | Har-Ber
Poultry Science SAE
Ruby Douangmala, a senior from the Har-Ber FFA chapter in Arkansas, works in the Poultry Science Immunology lab at the University of Arkansas. She manages the welfare of chickens with autoimmune diseases and assists in various lab tasks. Ruby highlights the importance of safety and has achieved recognition in poultry competitions. She encourages students to join FFA for personal growth and new opportunities.
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