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Student Worksheets – Fiber & Oil Crop Production SAE – Mitch Hopkins

“Cotton Chronicles” is a student worksheet built around the National FFA SAE video “Fiber & Oil Crop Production SAE.” Part 1 has students watch the video and answer comprehension questions about a cotton/sunflower producer’s SAE, including a fill-in-the-blank diagram of the cotton production process. Part 2 is a choice board of cotton-focused activities (Eli Whitney and the cotton gin, the Cotton Belt, parts of cotton, items made from cotton, cotton bales webquest, and the journey of cotton), supported by a blank U.S. map and a Cotton Bales question sheet.

At a glance

Materials
  • SAE video "Fiber & Oil Crop Production SAE" (https://vimeo.com/857891450)
  • United States map (provided by teacher)
  • Cotton bales webquest worksheet (provided by teacher)
  • Blank sheets of paper
  • Internet access / search engine for research and linked websites and videos

Oil and Fiber Crop Production SAE

Mitch Hopkins, a recent Covington High School graduate, shares his journey in agriculture as a member of the Covington FFA chapter. He focuses on fiber and oil crop production, particularly soybeans and cotton. Mitch discusses his hands-on experience in farming, from planting to harvesting, and his transition to co-owner of the family business, highlighting the support from his parents and the significance of pursuing one’s passion.

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