Agriculture tour for high school students

SD83 Careers and BC Agriculture in the Classroom are teaming up to offer students another opportunity to learn more about a career in the Agriculture Industry but the deadline to register is quickly approaching!

On Friday, October 13th interested students from all district high schools can go on a full-day tour. The trip will start off at Salmon Arm’s Zest Food Hub to learn about its commercial kitchen and how to get local food to market. From there, the group ventures to Farmer’s John’s Market to tour a working dairy farm and agribusiness. The day will end off at Shuswap Organics to examine a certified organic farm.

Students need to see their school’s career coordinator to get a parent permission form to be able to participate in the event. Deadline for registration is Friday, October 6 (however, there might be room for latecomers please check with your school career coordinator). Lunch will be provided for this event and students are reminded to dress for the event as they’ll be outside. Closed shoes are expected.

If you wish to learn more about the event, please talk with the career coordinator at your school or contact George Richard via phone or text at 778-824-1188 or email grichard@sd83.bc.ca.