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Kids on the farm: a force of nature
Tanya Nagle, AgForce General Manager of Media and Community Engagement
As the disconnect between urban and rural lives widens, so does the chasm in our understanding of where our food and fiber originate.
leading to a decline in individuals entering agri-ca- reers as well as a diminished understanding of the origins of food and fibre and of agriculture's pivotal role in our lives and economy. Peak body organisations recognise the need for kids to become involved in agriculture from as young an age as possible so that they come to understand the importance of agriculture to their
The crux of the problem is multifaceted: an aging agricultural workforce, a burgeoning urban popu- lation, and an onslaught of misinformation about farming practices – and these issues underline the urgent need for programs to engage students and teachers with the agriculture industry. Without such programs, we risk an escalating dis- connection from the agricultural world, potentially
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