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Sam Mills – Pine Straw

A two-part student worksheet built around a pine straw SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience). In the first activity (“Pine Needles Everywhere”), students watch the video “Pine Straw SAE | Sam Mills” and answer questions about Sam’s SAE, daily tasks, safety gear, and pine straw. In the second activity (“To Straw or To Mulch?”), students research and compare the pros and cons of pine straw versus mulch and write a paragraph defending which they would use.

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Materials: Video "Pine Straw SAE | Sam Mills" (https://vimeo.com/368437993)

Suggested Resource: "Should I Use Mulch or Pine Straw?" (https://www.canopylawncare.com/blog/should-i-use-mulch-or-pine-straw)

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Pine Straw SAE

Sam Mills, an 11th grader from the Chiefland Senior FFA chapter in Florida, shares his supervised agricultural experience with baled pine straw. He recounts his early agricultural experiences, including learning mechanical tasks from his father. His seasonal tasks include raking, plowing, and spraying vegetation. He highlights the use of a handmade baler from 1976 and the importance of safety in herbicide application, appreciating the support from his family in his agricultural journey.

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