The young farmers have been painting, cutting and stitching wool as part of their 2018 Archibull Prize entry.

This year’s theme is ‘feeding, clothing and powering a hungry nation is a shared responsibility.’

Australian Wool Innovation Young Farming Champion Dione Howard visited Moss Vale High School on June 20 to talk to the students about all things farming.

Ms Howard said she was thrilled to be able to share her knowledge with the next generation of farmers. 

“It was good to see such a keen group of students ask questions to extend their foundational knowledge,” she said.

“I can’t wait to see where they take their ideas.”

Ms Howard talked to the students about wool sheering, classification of wool, wool dying, recycling wool and agriculture careers both on and off the farm.

Moss Vale High student Jessica Jobe said she has had a lot of fun working on the entry with her fellow classmates.

“Everyone has been working together and contributing their own ideas,” Jessica said.

Moss Vale High student Lydia Elderton said she enjoyed gaining a new set of skills.

“I have loved doing the research, brainstorming and learning new things,” Lydia said.

Now in its eighth year, the Archibull Prize has reached more than 160,000 students across NSW, Queensland and Victoria. 

This year, the prize will have two cash pools with both primary and secondary schools eligible to win prizes totaling $3000.

Students have until September 20 to complete their entries.

It will then be judged against high schools across the state.

A presentation and awards day will be held on November 20 at the conclusion of The Archibull Prize.