The Australian Future Farmers Exchange

The Exchange

Join us on an unforgettable five-day journey through Northeast Victoria from May 5th to 10th, 2024, designed especially for students with a passion for agriculture.

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Australian Future Farmers exchange is aimed to provided students with experience and broaden their opportunities to the wonderful career opportunities in the agriculture industries. In 2024 the exchange will travel to the beautiful Northeast Victoria to be immersed in a variety of industries, including viticulture, intensive beef production, boutique farming enterprises and the strong links to tourism in the area.


View our FAQ and other key information below.

FAQ

  • What is the AFFE Educational Tour?

    A five-day agricultural tour designed for students interested in agriculture, offering hands-on experiences and educational visits. Currently offereing tours in Victoria and Queensland biannually.

  • When is the tour taking place?

    The tour is scheduled from July 5th - July 12th 2025

  • How much does the tour cost?

    The tour is priced at $2200 per student. With the aim for studnets to seek sponsorship from indsutry to attend the tour. The goal is for students to develop a relationship with someone in the agricultural industry who they may start a networking oppurtunity. The sponsors who contribute $1500 and above get promotion on the students T-shirts, (3 shirts are included in the cost.)

  • What do participants need to bring?

    Participants should bring a swag, enough clothes for a week, and any necessary personal items. Three AFFE shirts are provided.

  • Are meals included in the tour price?

    Yes, all food is included in the tour price, including one pub meal. Please inform us of any dietary requirements.

  • What kind of activities are included in the tour?

    Activities include farm visits, hands-on agricultural experiences, camping, tours of dairy and beef farms, wineries, and educational sessions at local schools.


  • What safety measures will be observed?

    As all locations are working farms, participants must adhere to biosecurity and health and safety measures at each site.

    These will all be outlined before entering each property.

  • Are there any opportunities for sponsorship?

    Yes, students are encouraged to seek sponsorships from the agricultural industry. Sponsors will be acknowledged at an appreciation event post-tour.

  • Who can I contact for more information or assistance with sponsorships?

    For more information or assistance with sponsorships, you can contact Amanda and Russell, whose contact details are provided in the tour information.


  • Do I have to be a school student to attend?

    No, you do not need to be attending school. We do aim to provide young people who are looking at agriculture as a career pathway, therefore our aim is school students in year 11 and 12, but if you are genuinly intrested in a career in agriculture we would love to take you on tour.

What have we done in the past?

Previous exchanges

2023 - Lockyer Valley QLD

This was our first exchange when Victorian students had the chance to join the Queensland student and tour the beautiful Lockyer Vally.

We visited many amazing places, the Victorians where blow away by cotton production, as many of them had never seen the plant before, let alone a cotton gin. This was definitely a highlight.


2024 - North East Victoria

The Queensland crew jumped in some 4WD's and made the road trip down to sunny, but colder Victoria in 2024. Where we camped on the banks of King River. Fishing was a highlight, when not on tour, with some of the Qld crew catching some nice Cod. We visited wineries and cold climate nut production, such as chestnuts




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