February 2022 – Agrifood ITAB

Bee Futures Mid North Coast a Buzzing Success

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022adminNo Comments

A community Bee Futures Environmental Showcase day was held on Sunday the 27th of February 2022 at Old Bar on the Mid North Coast. Despite heavy rain and potential flash flooding, over 30 community stakeholder participated in the event. Participants ranged from 5 years to 85 and ranged from young beekeeping enthusiasts to industry experts with over 45 years of experience. Some of the participants were from the Manning Valley Amateur Beekeeping Association and others from high schools from the region who were interested in introducing bee keeping and environmental sustainability to their curriculum. It is anticipated that some potential School Based Traineeships will result from the showcase day. Many… Read More

Bee Futures: Environmental and Food Security Showcase Day- New England- Another buzzing success!

February 16, 2022September 14, 2022admin

Are you interested in environmental sustainability, food security and bees? Did you know that 65% of the food that we eat is pollinated by bees? Did you know that there are many different types of bees in Australia, both native bees and European Honey bees? All bees play a vital role in Australia’s ecosystems, biodiversity and maintaining our food security. Do you live in New England Area? The Agrifood Industry Training Advisory Body will host FREE beekeeping workshops for the communities in these regions. Everyone is welcome ! Proudly supported by ANZ Bank. Come and meet your local beekeepers. Come and learn about beekeeping from an international industry expert with more… Read More

VET CHALLENGE – SKILLS FOR LIFE NOT JUST TRAINING FOR NOW

February 16, 2022February 16, 2022adminNo Comments

Claire Field, Consultant and an advisor to the tertiary education sector at Claire Field & Associates, reports in 9 February 2022 edition of Campus Morning Mail on the keynote address Prof. Lorna Unwin from University College London gave on the changing world of work and what it means for VET. This is an interesting piece Claire reports on, as the Professor, “argued that if the sector is to continue to have relevance, we need to shift our thinking of VET being predominantly institutionally focussed (mostly on a student’s initial post-school qualification) to a broader focus on developing learners’ expertise throughout their life.” Something not new to some practitioners in industry.… Read More

Bee Futures Community Showcase Day Mid North Coast NSW

February 7, 2022February 14, 2022adminNo Comments

The Agrifood ITAB in partnerships with the Manning Valley Amateur Beekeeping Association are hosting a FREE Bee Futures Community Showcase Day. If you you are interested in beekeeping, pollination, environmental sustainability or food security and live on the mid – north coast NSW or the surrounds. You are welcome to attend this FREE event on Sunday 27th February 2022 at 10am at Old Bar A BBQ lunch will also be available with a gold coin donation. Due to COVID, registrations are essential. Please visit Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bee-futures-environmental-sustainability-tickets– to register for the event.