SFIRP | Career Q&A Sessions Digital Learning Kits

Help your students step into agriculture with these classroom resources designed for year 7-10 students. Developed for PIEFA’s SFIRP Program, these Career Q&A Digital Learning Kits have been designed to showcase the diverse career pathways and opportunities within agriculture. Each kit contains 3 videos and an associated resource. Eight Digital Learning Kits will be released, each relating to a theme shown in the Career Pathway Poster.

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Career Q&A Digital Learning Kits | Choose from 8 themes

1. Traditional Farming (grains, cattle, cotton)
   

   This theme encompasses career roles involved in broadacre farming, particularly focusing on cotton production systems. Broadacre farming typically involves large-scale production in regional areas.
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2. Vertical Farming

   This is relatively new production method where food is produced in urban areas in controlled environments, typically in a stacked formation with the use of artificial lightening. New and exciting careers are associated with vertical framing are discussed.
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3. Peri-Urban Farming

   This production system is typically intensive production close to cities managed by one or two people.

4. Unusual Farming

   This theme highlights some of the lesser-known food production systems and highlights some native plant production.
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5. Robotic Farming

   The use of robotic farming techniques and associated careers are discussed

6. Water Farming

   Food production systems and associated careers where produce is farmed in water is discussed.

7. Education Farming

   Careers associated with education within agriculture are highlighted.

8. Protein Farming

   The use of alternative sources of protein like farming insects and associated careers are discussed.

Associated Agriculture Careers Resources

Subject Selection Tool: PowerPoint Presentation

The PowerPoint presentation provides a handy tool for teachers to introduce students to the variety of roles available within the agricultural sector and get them thinking about how their interests may align with certain areas and positions. While the first few slides are specific to the NSW curriculum, this PowerPoint can be used in classrooms right across the country.
Access the PowerPoint

Access the Step into Agriculture Poster

Careers Wheel of Fortune and Postcards

This suite of resources engages teachers and students in agricultural careers associated with the Career Harvest website. They including a Career Harvest wheel, Career Harvest postcards, a teacher guide and student worksheet and a “How to use Career Harvest” video.
Access the Career Wheel of Fortune resources

SFIRP Career Videos

Explore agriculture careers with this latest video series – Mid North Coast Careers in Agriculture and Food Value Chains and Farming in the Digital Age! These videos explore diverse career opportunities from the perspectives of industry professionals, teachers, and students. Get inspired, gain insights, and discover the endless possibilities awaiting you in the dynamic field of agriculture.
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