PIEFA - Leading Food and Fibre Education
Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia's (PIEFA) vision is to embed the value of Australian food and fibre production in the national psyche - and we aim to achieve this with a range of classroom resources, eLearning courses, Farmer Time sessions and agriculture career pathways.
Explore where your food and fibre comes from with PIEFA! Find out more about PIEFA here:
Explore where your food and fibre comes from with PIEFA! Find out more about PIEFA here:
FOOD & FIBRE EDUCATION WORKING GROUP | April 2023
Leaders commit to expanding ag’s influence on school curriculum
To access the background document that showcases successful education programs, and to submit an expression of interest for the Working Group, click here:
Discover PIEFA's programs:
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Primezone
PIEFA, a not for profit company, operates and manages a web portal called Primezone. Primezone provides teachers, parents and students with an Australian Curriculum driven range of high quality vetted primary industries education resources from Foundation to Year 12. Visit Primezone at www.primezone.edu.au |
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Primezone Academy
As an addition to Primezone, PIEFA's eLearning portal, Primezone Academy, provides teachers and students with single-point access to a range of primary industries related eLearning courses, which can be completed in the classroom or at home. Visit Primezone Academy at www.primezoneacademy.edu.au |
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Career Harvest
Career Harvest is a one-stop shop for prospective students to discover rewarding careers. Career Harvest, PIEFA's career portal, provides students with career options, scholarships, opportunities and more. Visit Career Harvest at www.careerharvest.com.au |
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Farmer Time
PIEFA is the Australian partner of the Farmer Time program. Farmer Time was founded in the UK and the program allows students to connect with a farmer, fisher or forester, ask questions, take a virtual tour and experience what a career in food and fibre can look like. For years K-12, Farmer Time provides real-world context for food & fibre curriculum. Visit Farmer Time at www.farmertime.com.au |
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AgCAREERSTART
AgCAREERSTART is a 10-12 month paid gap-year program designed to kick-start careers in farming. Participants aged under 25 get matched with a host-farm; work and earn for 10-12 months; receive training and mentoring to complete a VET course; plus enjoy access to industry events. PIEFA is proud to be a partner in delivering this program, alongside the National Farmers Federation and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Visit AgCAREERSTART at www.agcareerstart.com.au |
Farm Safety ACE
PIEFA, with funding from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, has created a ready to use, easy to deliver resource package focusing on farm safety. The program is called Farm Safety ACE and it specifically targets high school students, looking at ways they can be part of the process and solution to safety issues on farms. The resource kit is being piloted in Term One of 2023 in schools across Australia.
Find out more: www.piefa.edu.au/farm-safety-ace
PIEFA, with funding from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, has created a ready to use, easy to deliver resource package focusing on farm safety. The program is called Farm Safety ACE and it specifically targets high school students, looking at ways they can be part of the process and solution to safety issues on farms. The resource kit is being piloted in Term One of 2023 in schools across Australia.
Find out more: www.piefa.edu.au/farm-safety-ace
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STEM Food + Fibre | Teacher PD
Presented by PIEFA and NSW Department of Primary Industries, STEM Food + Fibre is a Teacher PD series, designed for primary and secondary educators. These PD sessions are typically held online and deliver tangible tips on how to incorporate curriculum-aligned STEM food and fibre content into your classroom. Find out how to register for the latest STEM Food + Fibre sessions at: www.primezone.edu.au/stem-teacher-pd |
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Knowing Growing | Teacher PD
Knowing Growing is a joint initiative of three leaders in agriculture education – PIEFA, the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, and the NSW Department of Primary Industries. The aim of the program is to facilitate teaching about our primary industries in schools by providing quality professional development for all teachers. Find more information on the Knowing Growing workshops and PD at: knowingandgrowing.edu.au |
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Our Partners
PIEFA is a member based organisation and we gratefully acknowledge the ongoing support of the organisations below.
To enquire about becoming a member or supporting the work of PIEFA please contact ceo@piefa.edu.au
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Australian Council of Deans of Agriculture |
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