Melbourne Foodbowl Virtual Farm

The Melbourne Foodbowl Virtual Farm is an innovative education resource designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of the importance of healthy food production in Melbourne’s Foodbowl. With a growing population of 5 million residents, it’s crucial to have access to a wide variety of nutritious, locally grown food. The farmers at the forefront of Melbourne’s Foodbowl are committed to producing sustainable products that support the community and protect the environment.

The Melbourne Foodbowl Virtual Farm offers an interactive and engaging experience for students to explore the key elements of a farm system and how they contribute to farm sustainability. The virtual farm provides real-life examples from local producers in Melbourne’s Foodbowl, giving students an up-close and personal look at the important work that goes into producing the food we eat.

Through the virtual farm, students can discover how farmers manage important natural assets such as soil, water, and biodiversity to ensure the food they produce is healthy and nutritious. They can also learn about the challenges that farmers face, such as climate change and preserving biodiversity, and how they work to overcome these challenges.

This teacher resource aligns with the Victorian Curriculum and comes with a range of activities and resources to support teachers in the classroom. With the Melbourne Foodbowl Virtual Farm, students will develop a greater appreciation for the hard work and dedication that goes into producing the food they eat and the important role that agriculture plays in our daily lives.