Activities

The Teachers' Day Out is a professional development day for teachers, show-casing the range of careers available in the food & fibre sectors. With focus on science, technology and business, this is a fantastic opportunity to take a closer look at how various careers relate to your teaching in the classroom.

Make the journey from farm to plate, and see the wide range of food & fibre sector careers - using the agribusinesses in your region!

Take on a GrowingNZ Innovation Challenge.

Year 10 students studying science, technology or commerce are challenged to create solutions for real-world situations in our innovative food & fibre sectors. Working in teams of four with industry experts on hand to give advice, students plan and create a prototype which is judged by a panel of experts.

Be part of the MPI/GrowingNZ Sustainability YES awards – food and fibre for the future

This prestigious award sponsored by MPI is for senior students competing in the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES). With a focus on sustainability, it encourages students to use their business and entrepreneurial skills within our innovative primary sectors.