Future Farming Papa Taiao Earthcare 

Future Farming is made for Year 11 to 13 ākonga (students) who thrive in a practical learning environment. Every week there will be visits to farmers, contractors and food lovers in the community to practice introductory skills in beekeeping, fencing, pest control, chainsaw use, animal care, machinery maintenance, quad bike riding and tree planting.

Each farmer will introduce you to innovative farming techniques they believe are important for the future of farming. This includes technology, water management, carbon forestry, soil science, communication and the finances of farming. If you a practical person interested in a career in primary industries, then this course is for you.

What you will learn:
• Soil science
• Water management
• Basic chainsaw skills
• Pest plant management
• Mammalian pest management
• Forestry
• Apiculture
• Fencing
• High value food production in the Bay

Open and close beehives under close supervision.

Open and draw out a coil of wire, tie knots, join wire, and prepare wire for transport and storage.

Plant trees or shrubs.

Prepare and use traps to control rural pest animals.