Students Get into AgSTEM

HAMILTON’S SmartFarm recently welcomed students from Derrinallum P12 College for a day hosted by Agriculture Victoria (AV) Hamilton as part of the ‘Get into AgSTEM’. AV research scientist, Chinthaka Jayasinghe gave a demonstration to students of a portable field spectroradiometer used to measure pasture nutritive characteristics at the Hamilton Smart Farm. Photo: SUPPLIED.

By Michelle Muir

May 02, 2023 | 2:00 PM

STUDENTS from Derrinallum P-12 College secondary school recently had the fortunate experience to spend a day out at the Hamilton SmartFarm giving them an opportunity learn firsthand from scientists as part of an education program - ‘Get into AgSTEM’.

‘Get into AgSTEM’ is a free program designed and delivered by Agriculture Victoria (AV) that showcases research and innovation initiatives and complements the needs of Victorian teachers and their students.