School Excursions – The Dairy Industry at Belgenny Farm

Belgenny Farm offers school excursion experiences focused on the science, technology and history of the dairy industry. Located within a nationally significant agricultural heritage site and working farm, Belgenny Farm provides students with a unique opportunity to explore how dairying has evolved in New South Wales—from early farming practices to modern dairy systems.

Teaching and Learning Through Dairying

School excursions at Belgenny Farm are delivered by experienced staff across the wide, open spaces of the 1,600‑hectare farm. Programs use the dairy industry as a real‑world context to support student learning and understanding of:

• How milk is produced, processed and supplied
• The role of science and technology in dairy farming
• Changes in dairy practices over time
• Animal care, hygiene and biosecurity
• The importance of dairying to regional communities and food systems

Excursions align with the NSW Primary and Secondary syllabus, with curriculum links to:

• Science and Technology
• History
• Geography

Programs can be tailored to suit different year levels and learning outcomes.

NSW DPIRD Dairy Education Resources

A range of K–12 education resources focused on agriculture and dairying are available through the NSW DPIRD website, including:

• Curriculum‑mapped teaching resources
• Teacher professional development
• Careers information related to the dairy and agricultural sectors

These resources support classroom learning before and after a visit to Belgenny Farm.