Wairarapa College
Grow Local, Sell Global
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Grace.
What factors influence the food we grow, where and how we grow it, and to whom we sell it?
You will be able to show your understanding of the location of agricultural and horticultural production and how these influence the choice of crop or livestock.
Grow Local, Sell Global 2022 - Donating 400kg of potatoes to the Masterton food bank which they harvested
Learning Opportunities
- You will show your understanding of the pūtake and location of agricultural and horticultural production, and how these influence the choice of crop or livestock.
- Understand how soil is formed, the reasons for soil differences, and how to manage soil in a sustainable way.
- Describe various soil management practices.
- Explain the function of the different parts of plants.
- Identify and explain how different management practices effect the growth of plants.
- Propagate a range of plants from both seeds and cuttings.
- Investigate Māori farming techniques and plant uses. This will include plant species and purpose, and an understanding of how Māori used the lunar calendar for planting, harvesting and gathering kaimoana.
- Understand the aspects of planning a garden.
- How and where our food is sold.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
2B8 Hard cover notebook and device.
Pathway
Disclaimer
COURSE COSTS AND STANDARDS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
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