THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE ORANGE ORCHARD - RIVERLAND SOUTH AUSTRALIA

At first glance this may seem like a strange title. Perhaps it is. However if your are looking for a ready made unit of work this unit meets that need. It starts really with a pile of discarded irrigation material and allows the farmer to explain why he had to remove the orchard. Students, particularly those not familiar with farming communities and the problems faced by farmers will probably not have an awareness of the issue raised. Listen to the farmer. Lament with him the loss of his high quality oranges and share his sense of loss as he bulldozed his trees. Recognise the links between production, marketing and supermarket. Maybe discuss programmes that focus on supporting rural producers.The title may be a bit strange but the realities are ever present. This unit also supports Agriculture - land based studies under the Vocational studies listings.