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flag A Victorian farmer found hands-on farm visits boost kids' vegetable intake more than classroom lessons.

flag Victorian grower Catherine Velisha found farm visits by farmers boost children's vegetable consumption more than classroom lessons. flag Using a Nuffield Scholarship, she studied successful grower-led programs in Australia, the US, UK, and Ireland, identifying experiential learning, curriculum links, digital tools, and farm-school partnerships as key factors. flag Her VEG Education initiative in Werribee South uses on-farm experiences, videos, and recipes to teach kids about vegetable production and nutrition. flag Velisha emphasizes that despite widespread knowledge of dietary guidelines, many still don’t eat enough vegetables, making early, hands-on education crucial for building lasting healthy habits and interest in farming.

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