23 June 2026
Students from Midvale Primary School took part in the inaugural Junior Farmer Day education program recently, learning about what life is like living on the land.
Midvale Primary School students got a close look at the sheep at Junior Farmer Day.
The Year 1 and 2 students even got a close look at how food and fibres are grown.
Held at Claremont Showground, the event provided the chance to engage with interactive activities that explored farming, agriculture, sustainability and science.
Students participated in hands-on experiments such as extracting DNA from strawberries and grinding wheat grain into flour.
They also learned how to care for livestock, explored wool fibres and discovered how technology is revolutionising farming.
Midvale Primary School deputy principal, Melanie Dragon, said the students were excited to see real-life examples of concepts they had learned in class and make the connection between farms and the products they use at home.
“The baby chicks were a standout, as they connected directly to our classroom learning about eggs and the chicken life cycle,” she said.
“They also enjoyed interacting with the pigs and learning more about how animals are cared for on farms.”
Midvale Year 1 student, Erica-Violet, said she “liked holding and seeing the piggies” while classmate Liam “loved the drones”.
Grinding wheat into flour was a popular activity.
For many Midvale students, it was their first experience of agriculture and farming, however, they were familiar with some of the modern farming technology on show.
“Students were fascinated by the drone presentation,” Miss Dragon said.
“Many were able to connect what they were learning about drones in agriculture to their own experiences with coding, technology and Minecraft.
“They enjoyed seeing how modern technology can be used to support farming and food production.”
Junior Farmer Day was run by the Royal Agricultural Society of WA with funding support from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD).
The program aims to improve understanding of the state’s agricultural and farming industries and highlight the wide range of future career opportunities available in the sector.
Find out more about youth programs, such as Junior Farmer Day, run by the Royal Agricultural Society of WA through its website.