Not only were the Year 9 agriculture students learning about wool production but given the winter chill the attraction of actually wearing wool was also increased.
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The students in question were from St Catherine's Catholic College, Singleton who attended a very successful two day workshop earlier this month, held at the Glen Innes Agricultural Research & Advisory Station.
This was a first for the school's students and they learnt how to set up and oil the handpiece, a little about the wool they were shearing and how to throw (secure) a sheep for shearing and the consensus is that it's hard work, said agriculture teacher Jo Towers.
Thank you to everyone involved, it was a brilliant two days for the students who learnt about the wool harvesting industry and got to have some hands-on experience, she said.
A special thank you to our AWI Trainers who delivered the workshop over the two days: Matt Cuming, Ash Smith & Leo Fittler. Sheep Connect NSW WoolProducers Australia NSW Stud Merino Breeders' Association Limited
