This year, Wellington High School ran a pilot ‘Concept Farm’ program for Stage 5 (Year 9 and 10) students in agriculture.
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‘Concept Farm’ is a program offered to get students interested in the agricultural sector, creating awareness around the various prospects it has to offer.
Harden Delta Agribusiness director John Fisher spoke to the students on Thursday about animal health and the current issues farmers are facing.
Dubbo Delta Agribusiness senior agronomist David Strahorn store speaking to students about the current cropping season.
Mr Strahorn brought his drone along to do a demonstration at Wellington High’s partnering farm with the University of New South Wales.
The students increased their awareness, knowledge and skill in the sheep industry over a number of weeks with Australian Wool Innovation representative/WIS TAFE expert Penny Clout.
Wellington High School principal Rod Cosier spoke highly of the program.
