The VET students have the opportunity to lead Tyrrell’s cropping program. Through the programs close partnerships with industry experts the students use industry best practices equipment to manage the 80 hectares. Students are involved with agronomists from Dodgshun Medlin to plan the farms cropping season, sow the paddocks using the newest John Deere Tractor as supplied by Haeuslers, investigate crop growth using digital tools throughout the growing season, and whilst being supported by industry experts. The program provides students the opportunity to obtain the relevant skills that enable them to
obtain a job immediately from school in the cropping industry.