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25.01.2022 Barry & Sabrina are incredible supporters of the school farm and particularly Tasman Hampshire Downs. Their generosity never ceases to amaze us. For the next two years we will have access to brilliant genetics through Evanstoke Flint. He will run with some of our ewes come January and we can’t wait to see the lambs at foot. Thank-you so much!... Australian Hampshire Down Breeders Association
25.01.2022 Year 11/12 students have been working hard getting the new fence up so the pigs can have more room to wander around. The boys experience is a part of their fencing unit for their Certificate II in Agriculture. Theyve put up ring lock and plain wire today, hung gates and will add in a section of post and rail as well as an electric offset. Keeping very busy.
24.01.2022 Students in primary classes are getting involved in reducing waste by learning all about what food scraps they can feed the chickens. This week each class received a bin for chook food and next week theyll learn all about compost before getting a compost bin for their class as well. Scraps will be brought up to the farm and put to good use. Thank-you to Tassal - Our Community for the grant to purchase the bins. ... Tasmanian Agricultural Education Network
24.01.2022 Year 6 transition day was all about hands-on experiences for students. This year they worked their way through different stations all about marking. They had a go at tattooing, ear tagging, castration, drenching and vaccination. The animals were a bit more well-behaved than usual. Tasmanian Agricultural Education Network... #Agriculture #studentsforag See more
24.01.2022 Agriculture is an incredible industry to work in. It is constantly evolving and the innovations are exciting. Agriculture can take you all over the world and introduce you to some phenomenal people. Have a read of the article below to check out the top 9 reasons to work in agriculture.
24.01.2022 Quiz night 2020 was an amazing success, with people from the community coming together for a night of fun and games to support the school farm. Congratulations to everyone who came along and won over $1,000 worth of prizes and to all our sponsors who made it possible, thank-you. Tassal - Our Community Tasmanian Hospitality Association... Bunnings Warehouse Australia Puddleduck Vineyard Tasmanian Alkaloids Wylie Cartage and Contracting White Beach Tourist Park Putters Adventure Golf Rosedale Homestead Rebecca White MP Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasmania With everybodys support we raised just over $2,200 for the school farm! Thank-you to our volunteers, students, staff, sponsors and of course, the incredible people who came along for the night, and to everyone for following the COVID guidelines.
23.01.2022 Year 4-6 students kicked off their term 3 Food and Fibre lessons today learning all about where in Australia pork is produced. This term they will work their way through the pork production process, getting hands-on in the paddock, learning all about different systems and investigating the industrys sustainability through science experiments. Australian Pork Ltd... Tasmanian Agricultural Education Network #kidsinag #ageducation
23.01.2022 The livestock team are disappointed that they cant defend their Livestock Cup title at Agfest Field Days, Tasmania this year but that hasnt stopped them getting involved. Check out the team at 1.06min being parked by the Beef Director (hes missing the event as well).
23.01.2022 High school and college students have been working hard together to turn an old concrete tank into a pig pen. They have poured the concrete floor and concreted in the poles ready for the pens to be built. They have all been hard workers, getting so much done as a team. Well done guys!
22.01.2022 Lambing is well and truly underway, with 8 lambs on the ground so far. Were very happy to currently have 6 ewe lambs, especially as last year we ended up with 0! Australian Hampshire Down Breeders Association... Australian Sheep Magazine See more
22.01.2022 Even with the current restrictions in place there are still great opportunities out there for students to get involved in the beef industry. Five of our very talented students have submitted entries into the Target Livestock & Marketing Virtual Junior Judging competition. Good luck ladies! Check out their video snippets in the comments to see how amazing they all are.... Tasmanian Agricultural Education Network
22.01.2022 Every now and then our ladies need a helping hand with their new bubs. One of our senior girls has given birth to a healthy ram lamb but her milk hasnt come in yet so were helping out with a couple feeds until she can feed him, and some oxytocin and udder massages for her to stimulate let down.
21.01.2022 Through an amazing mentoring program with the Rotary Club of Tasman Peninsula, students are gaining access to a wealth of knowledge and skills. One of the projects being completed is the restoration of the farm's hot house. Dathan is learning practical skills such as grinding and welding as well as refining his maths knowledge. A huge thank-you to Rod for supporting this program and volunteering your time.
21.01.2022 Following on from yesterday's post we're happy to report that we no longer have a bogged tractor! A HUGE thank-you to Greg from Wylie Cartage and Contracting for taking some time out of his day (during a busy time of the year) to help us get it out. Community support is an integral part of keeping the school farm operating and we are so grateful.
20.01.2022 Yes, cheeky little piggy... you are very cute and playful (and apparently very good at escaping) but do you really think you should be at the feed shed?
19.01.2022 New life on the TDS farm. The new chicks are the first generation of Australian Langshans bred from chicks hatched by students.
19.01.2022 Year 4-6 students have been looking at the pork industry this term, getting down and dirty helping to raise our slips, investigating how pigs are raised and experimenting with sustainability. Methane capture is a great option for the industry’s sustainability as electricity is generated for power and heating. Students investigated how methane from manure could generate power by creating enough gas from bi-carb soda and vinegar to blow up a balloon. Tasmanian Agricultural Edu...cation Network Australian Pork Ltd See more
18.01.2022 One of our lovely ladies is not looking overly impressed with her babysitting duties. (The lamb in question is one of our crossbred commercials) Australian Hampshire Down Breeders Association
18.01.2022 WOW!! A huge congratulations to Cheyenne who has taken out Reserve Champion in the Target Livestock & Marketing Virtual Junior Judging Pee Wee division. This is her first go at junior judging and she has done an amazing job in a national competition. We are so proud.
17.01.2022 Check out our amazing sheep team on the Nubeena and Tasman Community Bank Branch banner. The bank is a great supporter of the farm and the programs we offer.
17.01.2022 Today was the perfect day for spreading chicken manure on the farm. Thanks to Greg from Wylie Cartage & Contracting for doing a great job. Chicken manure is a great soil amendment because not only does it add nutrients for the plants but feeds the soil with organic matter, improves water holding capacity and adds beneficial soil organisms. Plus, its using up a waste product! Tasmanian Agricultural Education Network
17.01.2022 Completing a Certificate II in Agriculture gives students hands-on experience that they can take into the workplace. As part of their safety unit students completed a chemical (orange water) mixing scenario, making sure they had all their PPE on and did everything safely.
17.01.2022 It may not be 100% finished but we are excited at the progress were making with the updates of the pig area. The roof of the new pig pen has now gone on, ready for the slips to soon move in.
16.01.2022 Training has begun for our lambs, with some of the sheep handling team braving the icy winds to halter up 3 little ewes. Australian Hampshire Down Breeders Association
15.01.2022 When given the choice between computer time and being outside, a few of our primary students chose to be in the yards working cattle, and we can’t blame them! Year 3-5 students worked alongside the year 11-12 students getting the cattle weighed, vaccinated and drenched.
15.01.2022 Over the last 3 days weve had over 80mm of rain, so we werent overly surprised when the stormwater drains off the farm needed some TLC... but we were surprised when we opened up the man hole to discover this little fella.
15.01.2022 Its a bit earlier than expected but lambing has began at the farm. Tasman Lemon Tart has lambed a few weeks early, giving birth to twin girls. Can anyone suggest some names? (Our ewes are named after desserts) ... Australian Sheep Magazine Australian Hampshire Down Breeders Association
14.01.2022 There may not be any shows on at the moment but it hasnt stopped some of our cattle handling team working on their handling and judging skills whilst at school. Angus Youth Australia Murray Grey Beef Cattle Society
14.01.2022 One of the great skills that can come from being involved in the show team is public speaking and, Abigail and Edie are definitely mastering it. They had a chat to Fiona Breen on todays ABC Rural Tasmanian Country Hour about Agfest Field Days, Tasmania, the show team and what theyre doing to stay involved (including Target Livestock & Marketings virtual junior judging competition). Skip to 21.22 minutes to hear the amazing ladies. ... https://www.abc.net.au//ta/tasmanian-country-hour/12204088
14.01.2022 With the students on holiday weve had to look to a younger volunteer base for help on the farm.
14.01.2022 It’s that time of the year again and with such a great season there’s plenty of good quality fodder out there at a low price, so we’re stocking up. We couldn’t go past some lucerne/grass bales from Jesse Webb at Colebrook and his generosity was incredible. After seeing that the truck could take a few more bales he gave us 6 for free!! Support from people in the agriculture community is integral to farm developments as we work towards increasing the farm’s financial sustainability and we are so thankful to everyone who helps us out.
14.01.2022 Our amazing sheep team dressed up in their new show shirts. A HUGE thank-you to Nubeena and Tasman Community Bank Branch for supporting the students with their uniform. They look amazing!
13.01.2022 To celebrate National Science Week Tasmania the 7/8 Food and Fibre class experimented with dairy, testing total solids and fat content. Each group set about testing Bream Creek Dairy Full Cream, Cream on Top and Light milk using a refractometer and the Magic Milk Experiment to see if they could guess which is which through total solids and fat data. Tasmanian Agricultural Education Network
13.01.2022 As happy as pigs in mud Yesterday’s heat called for some extra mud pits to keep the girls cool. Unlike other livestock, pigs don’t have sweat glands so they splash around in mud to keep their temperature down on a hot day.
13.01.2022 Our students are showing the country just how amazing they are. After taking out 3rd place in Young Judges in the Pittsworth Show Society online competition, Abigail has gone on to win INTERMEDIATE RESERVE CHAMPION In the Junior Screen Spectacular online Young Paraders competition. Congratulations Abigail on an incredible achievement in a national competition. You can check out her winning entry below.... Murray Grey Youth Australia
12.01.2022 We are so excited to have delivered our first pork orders today! Five of the slips hit the 60kg mark last week and went off to Gretna meatworks to be processed. Thanks to Michael for doing a great job with them. The next 5 will be heading off in a couple of weeks. Pork production is not only a great learning experience for our students, it also provides essential funds to support our programs. Well also be offering beef and lamb (and more pork) in the future, so keep an eye out. Tasmanian Agricultural Education Network
12.01.2022 It was an exciting day here at the farm with ABC filming the students for a tv segment. Prep-Year 12 students did a great job talking about what theyre learning on the farm and about the animals theyre looking after. We cant wait to see the finished product! Well done everyone. Tasmanian Agricultural Education Network
12.01.2022 Year 9/10 students are tackling food wastage and household rubbish production this term with different creations. So far they have experimented with everything from homemade cleaners and gummies to pickled eggs, pickled gherkins and, sage, lemon and honey tea from the garden. They’re putting their great ideas into practice to reduce their carbon footprint.
11.01.2022 Our girls may be a bit bigger and a bit less cuddlier than some of the farm’s residents but they still love a good scratch as much as the next animal.
10.01.2022 It's that time of year again! Sharpen your pencils and sharpen your mind for the TDS Farm QUIZ NIGHT. Come and join us for a great night of fun and competition, raising money for the farm programs.
10.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day to all the amazing mums, step-mums, foster mums, carers, grandmas and honorary mums. We hope you all had a fantastic day
09.01.2022 Our worm farm is delivering the goods! Year 2/3 students set up the worm farm at the end of last term as part of their horticulture unit and now it is producing great fertiliser that they can use on their garden beds. Most of the scraps that go to feeding the worms comes from the classrooms.
08.01.2022 **UPDATE - SOLD OUT. If you wish to go on a wait list (in case a sale falls through) you can still message the team. Pre-order your pork from the Tasman District School Farm! ... We only have 5 sides available, at $10 per kilogram. Sides will be approximately 20-25kg and will be ready in about 5-6 weeks. Message the Facebook page to put your name down. Get in quick so you dont miss out. First in, best dressed.
08.01.2022 It may have taken some of the lambs a little while to realise why their mums had up and left them but they were off like a shot when it clicked that it was dinner time!
08.01.2022 A couple of weeks ago our Hampshire Down flock went under the shears to have their annual trim. Students got involved in the whole process, from animal handling to fleece preparation, and even having a go with the shears. A HUGE thank-you to Josh from Southern Livestock Services for spending the time to impart your knowledge to the students and showing them the tricks of the trade. You cant beat first-hand experience from people in the industry and students had a blast learn...ing from Josh. Tasmanian Agricultural Education Network Australian Hampshire Down Breeders Association Australian Sheep Magazine
08.01.2022 Its an exciting day at the farm, with the first few panels of the new cattle yards going in. Thanks to a grant from the Beef Industry Trust weve been able to move and expand our yards. We have now dismantled the old yards, re-fenced paddocks, prepared ground and put up a new k-rail fence in preparation for the new set up.
08.01.2022 We’ve welcomed two goat bucklings to the school farm and after quite a few suggestions we’ve landed on the names Wallace and Gromit. Today some of the year 7-8 class made sure that they’re fit, healthy and ready for the farm with some animal husbandry. They were tagged, drenched, vaccinated and castrated. Tasmanian Agricultural Education Network
08.01.2022 With the ladies at Westerway taking advantage of a great season and lots of grass the rams are getting some extra attention and loving it.
08.01.2022 The school farm offers students the opportunity to engage in cross-curricular learning. Feeding the rams, calculating their requirements and measuring out their hard feed is a great activity for students to understand how the maths they are learning in the classroom relates to life. Tasmanian Agricultural Education Network... Australian Hampshire Down Breeders Association Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia-PIEFA See more
07.01.2022 Some days students make mistakes. Today was one of those days...
07.01.2022 Students have been working hard breaking in their Cherry Tree Shorthorns heifers ready for the shows when they’re up and running again. Seven heifers (currently 6-8 months old) will make up the cattle team and they are breaking in really well, with a couple of them starting to walk already. Go team!
06.01.2022 The saying goes to make hay while the sun shines and today at Tasman the beautiful weather has meant weve been able to pour the slab for the cattle crush. The cattle yards are coming together and were so excited!
06.01.2022 Four of our ewes returned from Barry & Sabrinas Evanstoke Hampshire Down stud where they were A.I.d (Brownie & Trifle) or mated (Evanstoke Billy Bear). They have been with Donna & Michael Channing of Channing Downs Hampshire Down Stud for the past few weeks where they were able to feed on the lush green grass of Mole Creek. The school farm ewes are due to start lambing towards the end of June.
05.01.2022 It was at this moment he knew, he stuffed up.
05.01.2022 Our little babies are growing up and leaving the nest. Both mumma pigs have trekked back up the hill to live the child-free life, while the piglets are getting used to their new flat mates. Each piglet has been sorted and tagged, with 10 staying here at the farm to be grown out for meat, some having found new homes already and a couple left to find a new place to live. SLIPS FOR SALE - $80each. If youre interested in buying a slip, let us know.
04.01.2022 Two of our lovely ladies joined Mrs Brown and Mr Barrance for the reading of Whitney and Britney Chicken Divas. When the Simultaneous Story Time book is about chickens, you cant go past the school farm for the perfect back drop. Looking snazzy guys!
04.01.2022 After their safety induction this morning our Certificate II in Agriculture students got their hands dirty in the paddock and in the yards. Animal husbandry and weight monitoring was on the to do list to introduce the students to our new yards and the cattle on site.
04.01.2022 Members of the Tasman Sheep Handling Team joined year 11 students on a Westerway trip to carry out animal husbandry on our commercial livestock and stud sheep. Animals were drenched, vaccinated, tagged and ringed. The commercial flock is growing with new lambs on the ground and we welcome 2 new dairy heifers.
03.01.2022 Have you got some "trash" that could be another man's "treasure"? Book a table at the TDS Farm's car boot sale to offload some bits and pieces or come along to find something special.
03.01.2022 Say hello to Bert & Ernie! Our newest arrivals from Green Glory Dairy will form the basis of our dairy unit for our year 2/3 students. Students will investigate the dairy industry, what’s in milk and other dairy products, and how to care for the calves throughout the term.
03.01.2022 There’s no denying that we’re missing the shows this year. We can’t wait for them to start up again. Looking back to this time last year and all the amazing achievements of our students at the Royal Hobart Show. 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the Schools Team of 3 event
01.01.2022 Its that time of year again! Sharpen your pencils and sharpen your mind for the TDS Farm QUIZ NIGHT. Come and join us for a great night of fun and competition, raising money for the farm programs.
01.01.2022 UPDATE - Congratulations to Anne Millar on the top bid of $280. AUCTION TIME!! If you are a keen supporter of the Hobart Hurricanes (or know somebody that is) our next fundraiser might be up your alley. ... Thanks to Tassal we have a signed Hobart Hurricanes cricket bat up for auction right here on Facebook. To place your bid, you will need to comment on this post (not on individual pictures). The bidding will start at $50 and must go up in a minimum of $5 increments to be accepted. There is a reserve on the item, if it is not reached the item will not be sold. The auction will close on Sunday 27th September 2020 at 5pm, with the highest bid taking home the bat. The winning bidder will be notified via Facebook message to arrange payment and pick up (or delivery). If it is unclaimed within 48 hours from notification the item will go to the next highest bidder.
01.01.2022 Getting the cattle yards moved and extended has been a project across all grades from 7-12 (and even a little help from the 2-year old apprentice). It has given students the opportunity to put their maths skills to the test with practical problem solving. Designing and building the yards has involved calculating volumes (for concrete), area and perimeter, angles, length, height and more. Students have also gained many practical skills from boxing up and pouring a slab to building a ramp, constructing a k-rail fence and grading ground.
