Central Victorian advocate says all secondary schools need agriculture subject electives
1/1/2019<p>ALL schools need to teach agriculture subjects to ensure the sector’s future, a central Victorian advocate says.</p> <p>Arnold primary producer Carly Noble wants all schools to introduce agriculture subjects as electives in years 7 through to 12 in Victoria.</p> <p>It is a time of uncertainty in parts of the sector, Mrs Noble said, noting the dairy industry has declined and there are pests and diseases affecting horticulture.</p> <p>She feared that not enough children were being prepared to face future challenges.</p> <p>“You’ve got all of these issues that we really should be talking about in schools so that kids are up to date,” Mrs Noble said.</p> <p>Her calls were triggered by frustration her children would not be able to easily build the skills they wanted for their anticipated careers.<br /><br /><strong><a href="https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/5820185/lack-of-agriculture-classes-hurting-industry-farmer-says/" target="_blank">Read the rest of the article online at the Bendigo Advertiser Website</a></strong></p>