How to Apply:
Who May Apply:
Eighth graders who reside in the following towns: Ashford, Columbia, Coventry, Mansfield, Willington, and Windham. Applications from current 9th grade students who plan to enter the program as 10th graders may also be submitted. Applications are typically not accepted from students currently enrolled in tenth grade or above.
Completing the Application:
The application is standardized to all of CT's Agriculture Education Programs. The application can be accessed through the eosmith.org home page and must be submitted electronically.
Application Criteria:
All applicants are evaluated by the following criteria using a standardized scoring system.
1. Demonstrated interest in a career in an agricultural or agriculture related field.
2. Recommendations from each of the following: guidance counselor, teacher, and personal reference
3. Attendance record
4. Academic records
5. Behavioral records
Ag Ed Portfolio
This document outlines what must be included in the portfolio. There are two parts to the portfolio: an SAE Proposal, and Photo Evidence.
FFA.org
SAE
In order to complete the portfolio, create a slideshow. The Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Proposal should be written on a few different slides. Each photo should be on its own slide along with its caption. Once completed, save the slideshow as a pdf and attach under the Essay category in the application.
- Supervised Agricultural Experience Proposal
The SAE is an important part of being in the Ag Ed Program. As part of the application you will write a proposal for an SAE. Use the questions below to write your proposal. FFA.org may be a good resource to use to assist with the proposal.
· Project Overview: Briefly describe your proposed SAE project and what do you hope to achieve?
· Objectives: Outline your main objectives for this project. What specific skills, knowledge, or outcomes are you aiming to gain from this experience?
· Project Plan: Provide an overview of the activities you plan to undertake. How will you carry out this SAE, and what resources or equipment will you need?
· Timeline and Milestones: Describe the general timeline of your SAE. Are there key milestones or phases that will help measure your progress?
· Expected Impact: Explain how this SAE will benefit you, your community, or the agricultural industry. What value do you expect this project to bring, and how will it support your future goals?
- Ag Interest Photos
The photo evidence must have five photos of the applicant demonstrating their interest in Agriculture. Each photo must have a caption that enhances the understanding of the photos.
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