My Second, 1st SAE Visit

This week I was able to complete my first Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) visit as a student teacher! I went to see Cassie. She has goats and laying chickens that she keeps in a fenced in area on her family's property. She is currently working on expanding the area where she keeps her projects as well. This young lady sells eggs in the community as well as at school to help offset/pay for the costs of her operation.

Recently, she received a new chicken coop that her chickens are loving. She also bought a metal shed for her goats. They are currently working on fixing the shed because the goats decided it would be a good idea to smash and bend it with their horns so the shed buckled.

Please also see the answers to the questions below:

1. Who did you visit?
1. This week Mrs. Hoover and I visited Cassie.
2. Where did the visit occur?
1. Cassie's SAE visit took place at her house where she does all of her SAE work. Specifically, her animals are housed in her backyard.
3. What preparations did you make prior to the visit?
1. Mrs. Hoover and I looked at Cassie's AET book before our visit as well as talked about her projects and progress.
4. What was this student's SAE program?
1. She has entrepreneurship books in both Boer Goats and Laying Hens.
5. How would you evaluate or rate the program? On what criteria?
1. Cassie's books are up-to-date and she is works hard with her project. She is always looking to grow and get better, while improving her herd and flock. I believe this is an excellent program.
6. What recommendations were made for improvement?
1. Cassie has two whether goats that were her first babies and she has kept them as pets. Mrs. Hoover and I suggested that she may want to consider doing something with them instead of feeding them with no income possibility.
7. What record books were being used?
1. Cassie keeps her record books in AET.
8. How does the cooperating teacher "grades" the SAE program?
1. Mrs. Hoover has an SAE "class" during homeroom. She grades them based on the quality and accuracy of their books.