Education

School support

B+LNZ is helping students connect with real farmers and the wider agricultural world – right from their classrooms. Through virtual calls, farm visits, guest speakers, and hands-on learning opportunities, we’re inspiring the next generation to discover the people, processes, and possibilities behind New Zealand’s food and fibre sector.

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Here are some of the education initiatives B+LNZ supports.

Farmer Time in schools 

  • Farmer Time for Schools connects New Zealand farmers with primary and intermediate students through virtual calls, inspiring and educating them about food production and the diverse agricultural industry from farm to fork.  

Agribusiness in schools

Together with other primary industry organisations B+LNZ supports the Agribusiness in Schools programme which is delivered into secondary schools and  prepares the next generation for dynamic careers in the primary sector by offering a curriculum that extends beyond traditional farming to include agribusiness, innovation, and industry insights.

To learn more about why B+LNZ invests in this programme to support the education challenges teachers face, download this flyer (PDF, 2.5 MB).

HATA (horticulture and agriculture teachers association)

The Horticulture and Agriculture Teachers Association of New Zealand (HATA) is a subject association dedicated to promoting and improving the teaching and learning of Agricultural and Horticultural Science in New Zealand schools. 

Sow The Seed

Is the Agricultural and Horticultural Science Advisory Team who in conjunction with HATA (horticulture and agriculture teachers association) support Primary Industries in education.

Visit their LinkedIn page to find out more. 

Tips and tricks for hosting schools

Health and safety can seem like a barrier when it comes to hosting others on farm. These health and safety resources can support you in removing those barriers.

Connecting our farmers and sector with schools

Help educate the next generation about NZ's sheep and beef industry. Please complete this form if you are willing to host school visits on your farm or speak in schools, helping create valuable learning opportunities for students.

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Connecting schools and training providers to farm

B+LNZ is making it easier for schools and training providers across the country to connect with sheep and beef farms. We're building a system to link you with farms for visits or guest speakers (farmers or rural professionals). To help us understand your specific needs and make successful connections, please complete this survey.

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