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Blue Carbon Dam Project & NSW Curriculum Links

News
A new study from Deakin University has shown farm dams are a major contributor to climate change (due to microbes releasing carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide) and with over 1.765 million farm dams in Australia, that’s a serious concern. To put in it context that’s 5,000 square kms, holding 23 times the amount of […]
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Australian Agricultural Centre Inspiring a Sustainable Future for NSW

Media Release; News
The Australian Agricultural Centre is the winner of the 2024 NSW Sustainability Awards (Banksia Awards). On Friday, November 15, the Australian Agricultural Centre was awarded the winner of the Primary Industries and Regional Development Award at the NSW Sustainability Awards ceremony held at the Australian National Maritime Museum.  These awards honour outstanding achievements in sustainability, […]
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AgVet Taster Day

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 In its second year, the AgVet Taster Day was held at the Australian Agricultural Centre (AAC) in partnership with the Crookwell Vet Hospital and Narrambulla Investments. This unique program is for high school students to enhance their understanding of the agriculture industry and its real-world applications through demonstrations in veterinary science and the meat industry.  […]
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Lily the Poddy Lamb: A reminder of the power of animals

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Over the past few months at the Australian Agricultural Centre, a poddy lamb called Lily has provided animportant service, providing students motivation, companionship and stress relief. CEO, Jo Marshall says shehad stolen the hearts of many who visited Wharekarori. The orphaned Lily could be found accompanying the CEO of the AAC Jo Marshall everywhere at […]
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Astronomical Agriculture – Biodiversity Building Overnight Camp

April 27, 2026
Primary School Students

The Astronomical Agriculture course is an multiple award winning, overnight Primary School Excursion that students, and their teachers (!) have been enjoying for over five years now. Join STEM teachers from the Crookwell Academy of STEM Excellence and local First Nations people on an overnight adventure exploring how to build biodiversity, STEM in agriculture, astronomy and First Nations Culture.

$20
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Astronomical Agriculture – Biodiversity Building Day Visit

April 28, 2026
High School Students
Primary School Students

Join STEM teachers from the Crookwell Academy of STEM Excellence exploring how to build biodiversity and STEM in agriculture.

$10
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Landscape Rehydration Field Day

May 8, 2026
Adult Training

A fun, hands-on course for communities seeking real-world solutions for landscape health and productive agricultural systems.

$25
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Women in AG

May 22, 2026
Adult Training

Whether you’re new to agriculture or looking to upskill, this Women in Ag course provides a supportive and practical learning environment where you’ll learn real-world skills you can put into action, straight away.

$250
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AG VET Taster Day

June 1, 2026
High School Students

Opportunity for students to learn about being an Ag Vet.

$40
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AI-IA (AI in Agriculture)

June 11, 2026
Adult Training

AI in Ag. How learning AI can advance natural capital and biodiversity for drought preparedness and resilience. Making clarity out of complexity.

$45
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AI-IA (AI in Agriculture)

June 11, 2026
High School Students

AI in Ag. How learning AI can advance natural capital and biodiversity for drought preparedness and resilience. Making clarity out of complexity.

$15
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Artificial Insemination

July 27, 2026
Adult Training
$2400
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