TCE Agricultural Systems students were recently invited to tour UTAS’ newest facility, The Shed – home to the University’s health and science disciplines, including Agricultural Science.
Dr Stephen Ives, Agricultural education advocate and past parent, showed students around the building before taking thems to his state-of-the-art laboratory. Here, he led students through an activity that illustrated the importance of relationships and negotiating in agribusiness, allowed them to get their hands dirty through some soil testing and, with the help of entomologist Dr Justin Cappadonna, illustrated the significance of insects in Agriculture.
Through sharing the story of his own journey into Agriculture and showing students some of the opportunities available to young people wanting to study Agriculture in Launceston, Stephen provided the Agricultural Systems class with some food for thought about their own futures. We are very grateful to him and to Justin for giving up their time for us.
Kate Gard
Agricultural Systems Teacher
