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Maisie Jane Hurtado – SAE – Owner

A student worksheet built around the video “Maisie Jane Hurtado – SAE – Owner, Maisie Jane’s™ California Sunshine.” In Part 1 students answer comprehension questions about how Maisie Jane’s almond-based Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) started and grew. Part 2 has students explore SAE Idea Cards and reflect on their own SAE, and Parts 3–4 introduce branding by identifying recognizable logos, researching components of a strong brand, and designing their own brand logo using a provided rubric.

At a glance

Grade level
9-10
Materials
  • Video: "Maisie Jane Hurtado – SAE – Owner, Maisie Jane's™ California Sunshine" (https://vimeo.com/291685122)
  • SAE Idea Cards (https://FFA.box.com/v/saeideacards)
  • Brand components infographic (https://www.leightoninteractive.com/blog/five-components-of-a-strong-brand-an-infographic)

Maisie Jane’s ™California Sunshine, Owner SAE

Macy Jane Hurtado shares her journey from raising sheep to launching California Sunshine Products, an almond-based food line. She highlights the challenges of business management, the significance of budgeting and accounting, and the impact of her FFA involvement on her career. Macy reflects on her company’s growth and underscores the importance of resilience and learning from mistakes.

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