The AgForce team have just finished up an inspiring and engaging Western Kids 2 Farm Tour in the state's South West and Southern Inland. AgForce School to Industry Partnerships Program (SIPP) staff member Lucy Gunther joined forces with the regional managers from the Southwest Kerrie Cribb and Southern Inland Elle Rands to deliver 2 weeks of hands-on agriculture education to kids ranging from Kindergarten to Year 12.
Spanning 14 towns, Lucy and the team engaged with 20 different schools, from Meandarra State School and as far out as St Finbarr's School in Quilpie, amounting to 2750 kilometres. The student reach was phenomenal, with 811 students engaging with the program and taking home stories of all things agriculture, including some surprise students who were able to come along and enjoy the fun! The 60+ teachers and teaching staff took away valuable knowledge to help children remain in touch with agriculture and understand the importance of food and fibre education, and AgForce are incredibly grateful to the 4 industry professionals who came on board as hosts or speakers and gave their time to help educate and tell stories of the real-world of Ag! Across every town, the community's enthusiasm to learn and connect with agriculture was loud and clear.
