Students at St Anne’s will work directly with industry experts and cutting edge facilities at Temora Agricultural Innovation Centre through an exciting new partnership with FarmLink.

St Anne’s Principal Kathy Holding is delighted to announce this formal educational partnership in the delivery of the Year 9 and 10 agricultural curriculum.

“This special partnership enables hands-on real farm experiences,” Mrs Holding said.

She said that the land and our farming families play a critical role in our nation and the economic and social future of our wonderful community.

“This partnership will nourish our young people with an interest in and concern for our farming future, and nurture personal ambitions for a life in the industry.”

“Throughout the year-long program students will investigate and learn about farm safety and chemical handling. They’ll conduct soil testing and analysis work with local agronomists to interpret and apply results and set up a field trial exploring the impact of nitrogen on canola growth and production.”

The Science of Farming: Linking the classroom to the paddock

CEO of FarmLink, Cindy Cassidy, said agricultural industries recognise the importance of nurturing young minds in the science of farming and showing them the diverse opportunities the industry has to offer. 

"FarmLink is all about collaboration," Cindy said.

"We work closely with a number of organisations such as CSIRO, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Lachlan and Murrumbidgee Catchment Management Authorities, Landcare, EH Graham Centre, agribusiness and other farming system groups across Australia." 

"It is a tremendous opportunity for young people to link directly with these leading organisations and expertise. The private industry and school working together means real-life relevant learning for the students."

"With FarmLink the students have access to Landmark agronomists, Local Land Services field officers, CSIRO researchers, precision agriculture experts, machinery technicians and a range of independent researchers and advisors."

Agriculture students will be showcasing their investigative research trial results at the FarmLink Field Day on September 14.