Visit, events & learn
Learn about NFC
NFC offers various event, visit and engagement activities for producers, students and the broader community.
Recent News and Upcoming Events
Children's Fishing Workshops
Free Children's Fishing Workshops are held during the April and September school holidays. Search NSW DPI School Holiday Fishing Workshop on Eventbrite for bookings.
Narrandera Annual Koala Count
The Narrandera Annual Koala Count is a great chance for people to see koalas in the wild. Held in spring at the Narrandera Flora and Fauna Reserve. For more information, please contact Narrandera Tourist Office on 6959 5545 or email tourist.centre@narrandera.nsw.gov.au
Local Land Services Events
LLS staff regularly run events across the Riverina region to support your land management work.
Community events and engagement
Key industry visits
NFC supports and hosts various specialised visits for key industry groups and producers.
Community Events
NFC also hosts open days for the community to learn more about our activities and our contribution to the local region.
For inquiries about site visits contact reception Phone:(02) 6958 8207
School and tertiary student engagement
School Excursions and Student Engagement
The NFC supports school education events in coordination with the DPI Education Team. For more information regarding co-ordination and planning of schools visits contact the DPI Education Team and teaching resources.
NFC is ideal site for supporting general STEM related curriculum activities and secondary curriculum programs.
Careers in agriculture
DPI may undertake student internships and can collaborate with tertiary students on project based tasks across a broad range of fields including digital agriculture, chemistry, entomology, plant pathology and animal behaviour. Learn more about the diversity of careers at DPI and within the agriculture sector here
Industry and workforce support
Industry Support
The NFC and its partner agency LLS conduct direct industry information and outreach activities at NFC. This includes :
- Riverina LLS advisory and services
- DPI Research Unit Events
Career and workforce opportunities
DPI is also commencing the DPI traineeship program known as Agricultural Pathways Program . The Program is a two-year employment opportunity with the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI).
It provides a unique opportunity to gain practical experience to help kickstart a career in agriculture while also gaining a formal qualification in agriculture – from a Certificate III in Agriculture, through to a Diploma in Agriculture.
Open to interested recent school leavers through to current and recent graduates of Certificate III in Agriculture or higher, the successful applicant will have a passion for agriculture and a keen interest in research and development.
For more information go to: DPI Ag Pathways
Contact
Contact
Phone: (02) 6958 8200
International: +61 2 6958 8200