Genre: Promotion

Rural champions The Rural Champion Program aims to promote agriculture to primary and secondary school students through volunteers who ' champion ' the bush and rural industries . Using interactive media and Farmer-in-the-Classroom presentations , Rural Champions engage primary students to think about agriculture so they understand where their food and fibre comes from . The program also provides secondary school students with information on career options in rural industries and help and advice on career pathways for these positions - such as assistance in arranging work experience , school-based apprenticeships and traineeships , and advice on studies at tertiary institutions . AgForce champions in action Are you a teacher or student with classes covering agriculture , environment , food , fibre or related topics ? Or do you volunteer at your local school ? The AgForce School to Industry Program is free of charge , and provides teachers with : • A farmer to give ' Farmer in the Classroom ' presentations to match units of study - they bring props , pictures , interactive materials and activities for your students . Click here to read more about the ' Farmer in the Classroom ' program . • Farmers can host a farm tour for your class on their property ( where available ) • Assistance with school veggie gardens or animals at school • Suggested classroom activities which incorporate agriculture into lesson plans • Career information for students and advice on traineeships and tertiary study • Partnership with your Ag Department The program allows students to : • Learn where their food and fibre comes from • Experience interactive learning in the classroom or on a farm • Gain resources with career information that they can take-home for reference • Our school to industry liaison officer can assist students in arranging work experience , school-based traineeships , apprenticeships and information on tertiary studies If you are a volunteer , it is a chance to : • Educate students and the public on where their food and fibre comes from and farming practices • Promote rewarding careers in agriculture and teach students about the vast array of jobs that exist in rural industries • Host a Farm Tour on your property and teach students about everyday life on the farm , your animals , crops and farming practices • Attend your local shows , Ag-Ed days or the Ekka to help promote agriculture and share the Every Family Needs A Farmer message with the urban community Want to know more ? The program relies upon volunteers to attend these events . If you have a passion for the bush , would like to educate young people about agriculture or would enjoy assisting high school students with career choices , then download the Rural Champion Application Form