Virtually farming diaries
This page is no longer current. It was used for the Virtually farming pilot project.
For more information, see: Virtually farming pilot project report.
Virtually farming is a pilot project to test the concept of 'on-line' work experience for Year 10 students with women who work in primary industries.
The 'work experience' will take place 28 July - 1 August 2008.
On Monday - Thursday during the project, the women will keep an on-line diary. Students will ask questions to learn about the women's jobs and day-to-day activities.
The diaries are accessed at the links below. Access is restricted to the project participants.
A report on the project will be published on the RWN website at the conclusion of the project.
Background
On-line work experience in primary industries was selected as the theme for the pilot project in response to the following reports:
- A recent study by the Australian Council of Deans of Agriculture showed the supply of agriculture graduates is falling behind the demand for such graduates: Communiqué (3 April 2008)
- A pre-summit submission to the Future directions for rural industries and communities stream at the 2020 Summit that proposed urban-rural exchanges to improve urban understanding of rural life and encourage more students to take up agricultural studies: Initial Summit Report, page 21 (April 2008)
Since then, the Australian Farm Journal has run an article with a similar theme:
- Agricultural image in dire need of a makeover (3 July 2008)
Diaries
Women in primary industries
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Melanie Bloom Horse manager/breeder, property caretaker, trail riding guide, agri-tourism (self-employed / Millamalong Station, Mandurama) |
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Jess Davis Agribusiness Analyst (National Australia Bank, Cohuna) |
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Charlotte Jenkins Conservation Manager - Aquatic Habitat Rehabilitation (NSW DPI, Wollongbar) |
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Tracy Lamb Technical Officer, Meat Science (NSW DPI, Cowra) |
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Annette McCaffery Project Officer, Weeds Extension (NSW DPI, Orange) |
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Anne Mooney |
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Anne Starr Stock and station agent (Jackson Livestock and Property, Guyra) |
Teacher
Sarah Eyb
Teacher (James Sheahan Catholic High School, Orange)
Rural Women's Network
Wendy Bortolazzo
Assistant coordinator, RWN (NSW Department of Primary Industries, Orange)
Help
If you have any questions or problems, contact Wendy Bortolazzo.