One aspect of DairyNZ’s education and extension programme is supporting our youngest learners to engage with and learn about dairy farming in New Zealand. There are opportunities for cross-curricular learning.
Rosie’s World is a safe, fun site designed to entertain kids and help them learn about dairying. These Rosie’s World YouTube Channel links provide some engaging resources pitched especially for younger learners. Browse the channel to see what else is there.
- There’s so much to know about dairy cows! – focusing on the different cow breeds
- Life of farmers with Rosie and Nate – go behind the farm gate
- From grass to glass – find out how cows transform grass into milk
- Do you want to know more about science? – discover how scientists are helping New Zealand farmers.
Other resources
- Agribusiness in Schools has resources aimed at NCEA Levels 2 and 3.
- Farmer Time is an educational programme that connects farmers virtually with New Zealand primary and intermediate school students. It aims to inspire, engage and educate young people about the journey of food from farm to fork in the agricultural industry.
- The Agricademy schools programme helps students learn about work in the wool and dairy industries, and the tasks and roles involved.
- See some great farming stories from dairy farms on the New Zealand Farm Environment Trust website.
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