104 Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. „ Environmental service—related to preserving and reclaiming our natural environment. „ Food products and processing—includes everything required to process and regulate agricultural goods entering the food supply. „ Power, structural, and technical—deals with the design, fabrication, and maintenance for agricultural equipment and structures. „ Natural resources—involved with the management and conservation of natural resources including minerals, water, air, soil, and wildlife. „ Plants—deals with the cultivation and growth of plants used in the food system or in ornamental applications. „ Biotechnology—related to using technology to enhance the natural world through genetic engineering or other technologies. Understanding which of these categories you are interested in is an important step in finding the right SAE for you. The table in Figure 3-9 gives you some examples of each type of SAE in each interest category. ra2studio/Shutterstock.com Figure 3-8. Your interests can take your SAE path in many different directions. Did You Know? There are several good SAE inventories available online, all of which will take into account your interests and available resources to help you determine which SAE is right for you. One of the most commonly used online SAE inventories is Explore SAE, a website that allows you to learn about the different SAE areas and explore which SAE might be right for you. Ask your teacher about using an online inventory in your SAE selection process.