Visit, events & learn
Learn about OAI
OAI welcomes opening its doors through a variety of events, visits and engagement activities for producers, students and the broader community.
Recent News and Upcoming Events
State Coordination Centre
State Coordination Centre is currently supporting the varoa mite bee response.
OAI Cider Variety Repository
We have a Cider Orchard with a library of heritage varieties to support this growing industry.
Congratulations OAI's Jessica Fearnley
Horticulture Development officer Jessica Fearnely has received the 2022 RM Williams RAS Rural Achiever.
Community events and engagement
Key industry visits
OAI supports and hosts various specialised visits for key industry groups and producers.
Community Events
OAI 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:Email: orangeai.office@dpi.nsw.gov.au or call OAI Reception Phone: (02) 6391 3800
School and tertiary student engagement
School Excursions and Student Engagement
The OAI supports school education events coordinated by the department's Education Team.
OAI is ideal site for supporting general STEM related curriculum activities and secondary curriculum programs
To book a visit and tor more information regarding co-ordination and planning of schools visits contact the Education Team.
Email: schools.program@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 0429 498 453
For teaching resources visit our DPI school page
Work Experience
OAI is pleased to host students conducting work experience. We offer a unique experience across several fields of agricultural science, horticulture, plant health, climate research and emergency response with hands on work in the field and the lab. To be considered for our work experience program, apply online.
Careers in agriculture
OAI 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 the department and within the agriculture sector here
Industry and workforce support
Industry Support
The OAI and its partner agency LLS conduct direct industry information and outreach activities at OAI. This includes :
- Central Tablelands LLS advisory and services
- Research Unit Events
- Farms of the Future producer education program which provides advisory and grants to ag tech on farms (commencing 2023). Learn more about the program and resources here and watch video below
Career and workforce opportuntities
OAI is also commencing the department's traineeship program known as Agricultural Pathways Program. The Program is a two-year employment opportunity with the department.
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: Ag Pathways
Contact
Contact
Phone: (02) 6391 3800
International: +61 0 6391 3800
Fax: (02) 6391 3899