10AGRI
Year 10 Agriculture
Year 10 Agriculture
This option is for students interested in agriculture, horticulture, farming, and growing kai sustainably. Students will engage in both theory learning about horticulture and agriculture as well as hands-on practical activities taking advantage of our school farm and maara.
Topics covered will include, but are not limited to:
NZ/Aotearoa Primary Industries
Growing kai in our maara
Pest control and management
Animal health and welfare
Climate impacts on the agriculture/horticulture industry
Sustainable practices
This is an introductory taster course for students who are interested in the primary industry of Agriculture & Horticulture. This could lead to students selecting Level 1 Ag/Hort in the future.
No prerequisites or specific equipment is required for this course.
Kirsten Keighley - kke@waitarahs.school.nz
Alana Kane - aka@waitarahs.school.nz