Begun in Coonabarabran (D. 9650) in 1993 and aimed at encouraging young people in the area's major industry, cattle-raising. This program has gained momentum in other associated agricultural interests across NSW. RYAG Beef is a 4-day camp for years 10 and 11 students aimed at providing participants with a broad knowledge of the cattle industry. Students are accommodated under supervision within the local showground complex. They are allocated a beast between two students over the four days to prepare for stringent show ring presentation. This entails the normal breaking in, clipping, grooming, watering and feeding along with informative lectures on herd management, artificial insemination, marketing, feeding, nutrition, transport and public speaking. The camp is concluded with a grand parade and judging to professional standards. Similar RYAG programs have been developed for students in the Moree area (Cotton), Armidale (Sheep), Wingham (Dairy), Forster (Agriculture) and Tamworth (Equine). Contacts : |
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