This program introduces students to horticulture and agricultural practices. Students will investigate current trends and explore the application of technology and innovation that can benefit or enhance current agricultural practices. On day one, students will experience horticulture and research sites, interacting with industry professionals and building research and empathy knowledge. The students will then spend day 2 and 3 in teams, investigating and practicing techniques of different smart farming technologies. On the final day, they will present their solutions to the challenge they identified on day one, demonstrating prototypes and their learning journey.

Students are introduced to electronics, programming and precision manufacturing techniques. Using the knowledge gained, and working in teams, students design, test and prototype different ideas for wearable technology to address a user’s need.