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Bailey Morrell – SAE – Organic Oat Hay (2)

A three-part student worksheet packet centered on Bailey Morrell’s organic oat hay SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) project. Students watch a video to learn about the SAE and dry land farming, research the USDA steps to becoming “Certified Organic,” and compare and contrast organic versus conventional production practices using graphic organizers.

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Materials
  • Video: "Bailey Morrell – SAE – Organic Oat Hay" (https://vimeo.com/279517525)
  • USDA Agricultural Marketing Service website (https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/organic-certification/becoming-certified)
  • Internet access for research

Organic Oat Hay SAE

Bailey Morrell, a senior at Willows High School and FFA member, shares her supervised agricultural experience with 74.5 acres of certified organic hay. She shifts from animal agriculture to plant science, detailing her journey through organic certification and the challenges of drought. Bailey highlights the effects of water scarcity on her farming practices and her commitment to soil health, while outlining her future aspirations in production agriculture and agriculture law.

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