What is an FFA SAE and why do students need one?
A Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is a hands-on project where students plan, execute, and document real agricultural work—such as entrepreneurship, placement/internship, research, or exploratory learning. Strong record keeping proves learning, growth, and project outcomes for reviews and awards.
Which SAE types can I track in FarmKeep?
All four in relation to livestock management: Entrepreneurship/Ownership, Placement/Internship, Research, and Exploratory. You can log goals, milestones, hours, finances, skills learned, and advisor feedback for each SAE project.
How does FarmKeep help with FFA record keeping?
FarmKeep acts as a digital SAE record book—students track hours, tasks, income/expenses, photos, and progress; advisors can review entries, monitor milestones, and give timely guidance.
Can I track livestock projects (weights, health, and growth)?
Yes. FarmKeep includes livestock record keeping tools for cattle, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, rabbits, and more—track weight history, rate of gain, vaccinations/meds, pedigrees, and photos.
What do advisors need from SAE records—and does FarmKeep support that?
Advisors need accurate, dated entries that document goals, activities, hours, finances, skills, and outcomes. FarmKeep structures data in those categories and makes advisor review simple.
How do I log SAE hours, tasks, and milestones?
Create a farm project, set goals, then add daily or weekly entries for work hours, duties performed, and milestones (checkpoints, trainings, show dates). Everything stays organized for evaluation.
Can I track SAE finances like expenses and income?
Absolutely. Record feed, supplies, fees, equipment and log sales or stipends. FarmKeep summarizes cash flow and profitability so students can complete financial analysis confidently.
Can I upload photos or documents to my SAE project?
Yes—attach photos, receipts, and reports to any entry. Visual documentation strengthens award applications and helps advisors verify progress.
Can I export my SAE record book for competitions or reviews?
Yes. Export CSV summaries of hours, activities, finances, and outcomes to submit for chapter reviews, proficiency applications, or degree progress.
Is FarmKeep useful for FFA chapters and advisors?
Definitely. Advisors get chapter-wide visibility, can invite students, review records in one place, and ensure everyone is competition-ready.
What about privacy and student data?
Projects are private to the student and invited advisors/guardians/team members. You control access and can remove collaborators at any time.
How much does FarmKeep cost for students?
FarmKeep offers a
free tier for getting started and
affordable upgrades for advanced features. Chapters can also reach out about advisor/chapter options. Learn more about features and pricing on our
pricing page.