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Exploratory SAE Opportunities The following Exploratory SAE Opportunities are only suggestions, activities may be adapted to the learning style, career interest, background, and experience of the student or different requirements may be added by the instructor to provide a unique activity for each individual student. Students are encouraged to be creative and take an active role in selecting their activities. Plant/Crop Science Seed collection (Mount and Label) – number to be specified Plant collection (Mount and Label) – number to be specified Soil texture sample collection (verify texture by using the mason jar test) Munsel color testing kit Insect collection (Mount and Label) – number to be specified Write a letter to a college or university about career opportunities and majors in plant and crop science Job shadow a career in the plant/crop science industry. Examples: Soil scientist with NRCS, University Extension, MDC, and DNR Agronomist Local seed dealer Fertilizer sales representative Seed house Chemical sales representative Animal Science Time line for any species from conception to processing Management calendar for any species Animal ID and characteristics (with pictures and labels) – number to be specified Fish ID (photos with each fish properly identified) – number to be specified Breed/Pedigree identification with pictures and labels Develop a yearly breeding program for any species Nutrition program and health management for any species Write a letter to a college or university about career opportunities and majors in animal science Job shadow a career in the animal science industry. Examples: Feed store Stock yards Livestock producer Veterinarian Livestock extension specialist Animal health sales representative Artificial Insemination licensed technician Dairy Seed stock producer Ferrier Natural Resources Collect samples or pictures of native Missouri animals, trees, grasses, birds, etc. Acorn Collection (Mount and Label) – number to b