This extension project will communicate the benefits of well-planned, diverse crop rotations in South Australian grain systems to improve disease and weed management, maintain fungicide and herbicide effectiveness, and support long-term profitability and...
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Summary
The Lead Ag Teacher role supports schools to more effectively teach and implement agriculture throughout their curriculum. The program is delivered by AgCommunicators consultant Sue Pratt, an experienced agriculture teacher and past President of the Agricultural Teachers Association of SA (ATASA). The program provides support to teachers to help them confidently deliver high quality, engaging food and fibre content and works to onboard new schools to deliver agricultural programs. This project is a co-investment, with the SA Sheep Industry Fund providing 50% of the total funding.
Project Participants
Belinda Cay, AgCommunicators
The research
The Lead Ag Teacher role supports schools to more effectively teach and implement agriculture throughout their curriculum. The program is delivered by AgCommunicators consultant Sue Pratt, an experienced agriculture teacher and past President of the Agricultural Teachers Association of SA (ATASA). The program provides support to teachers to help them confidently deliver high quality, engaging food and fibre content and works to onboard new schools to deliver agricultural programs. This project is a co-investment, with the SA Sheep Industry Fund providing 50% of the total funding.
Funding
$150,000
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