The AgForce School to Industry Partnership Program had their schedule jam-packed this week on their ‘Ag Inspirations’ road trip.
Joining TNQ Drought Hub on a three-day adventure, the organisations travelled as far as Townsville and Bowen to offer Burdekin students an opportunity to see what their Agricultural industries have to offer.
Twenty-three students from Home Hill State High School were offered the chance to learn about the ever-evolving opportunities.
Day one began with a venture north to the Townsville plant of JBS Australia. The fascination began with students entering the world of meat processing. With over 440 staff, the plant offered an insight into the abundance of career opportunities, as well as an in-depth tour to give a behind-the-scenes look into the array of career pathways.
The next stop for the group was the Port of Townsville, with a guided tour of the port, consisting of historical and statistical detail including details of roles with over one-hundred and sixty different positions.
Day two consisted of a journey south to the Bowen region, starting at North Queensland Fresh, where students were taught about ‘all things capsicums’. This packing facility provided knowledge on the process of farm-to-table and technological advancements.
Coral Coast Barramundi got the students who are keen fisherman excited, with brood ponds full of amazing fish varieties and hatching sheds to view the feeding and care practises.
The final day consisted of the process of prawn farming at Pacific Reef Fisheries, learning about the spawning cycle, pick and packing and everything in between.
Heading to Queensland’s largest family-owned sugarcane farm, Rocks Farming Company gave a tour of their 2,700-hectare enterprise and how they have developed through using technology advancements in their practices.
With 30 employees, students learnt and got to network with some of these industry professionals to see what a day in their life may look like, even getting a behind the scenes tour of their maintenance shed.
Home Hill State High School represented their school with respect and enthusiasm in their learning over the three-day period, returning to school with a newfound respect for the agricultural industry.
Photo supplied: AgForce School to Industry Partnership Program - SIPP
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