10AGRI
Year 10 Agriculture & Horticulture
Year 10 Agriculture & Horticulture
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