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The group pose with Smithfield representatives at the gates to the Proston feedlot (Photo: Smithfield)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

July 15, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

Agriculture teachers and ag assistants from schools across the Wide Bay region had the opportunity on Thursday to visit a working feedlot when they toured Smithfield, near Proston.<\/p>\n

The visitors, from about 20 schools, gained a first-hand look at what is involved in running a feedlot and learned how feedlots play an important role in the beef supply chain.<\/p>\n

Smithfield Feedlot celebrated its 35th anniversary earlier this month.<\/p>\n

It\u00a0has the capacity to accommodate about 18,500 head of cattle at any one time.<\/p>\n

Proston P-10 State School, which hosted the networking event, has a long-standing partnership with Smithfield, spanning generations.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Three generations of the Shearer-Smith family having been educated at the school.<\/p>\n

“Smithfield sees the important connection our feedlot business has with our local community,” a Smithfield spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

“Almost two decades ago, Smithfield helped establish the Proston State School\u2019s rural studies program, which enables students to study subjects directly related to the agriculture sector.<\/p>\n

“Smithfield sees providing students with an opportunity to learn more about agriculture and where their food comes as being very important. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

“The partnership combines classroom learning with real industry experience; the combination allows students to understand agriculture both in theory and in practice, which cements learning outcomes for the children.”<\/p>\n

The Wide Bay Ag Teachers network brings together teachers and assistants from Bundaberg and Monto, west to Mundubbera, and east to Kilcoy, Gympie and Noosa.<\/p>\n

Most of the schools participate in an annual Hoof and Hook event, which travels around the Wide Bay region every year.<\/p>\n

The 2022 Hook and Hoof is scheduled to be held in the South Burnett which is why Proston P-10 hosted this year\u2019s networking event.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe visit is about giving practical business exposure to teachers, who for many will be seeing a feedlot for the first time,”\u00a0Proston P-10 Ag Science teacher\u00a0Katrina Hayward said.<\/p>\n

“They want to gain an understanding of the business production systems, the skills required to work at a feedlot and career opportunities for school leavers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Smithfield were excited to showcase their feedlot to promote the career opportunities available to students within the feedlot industry.<\/p>\n

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The agriculture teachers and ag assistants toured Smithfield’s feedlot operation near Proston (Photo: Smithfield)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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