Primary Industries Education Foundation of Australia (PIEFA)

PIEFA is a partnership between the government, industry and public sectors. The Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia (PIEFA) is a tripartite, not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, formed through the collaboration of the Australian Government, primary industries organisations and the education sector.

VISION

An Australian community that understands and values its primary industries sector.

OBJECTIVES

• Provide national leadership and coordination of initiatives to encourage food and fibre education in schools
• Commission, coordinate, facilitate and manage national projects to encourage Primary Industries education in schools
• Provide a source of credible, objective and educational resources for schools to maintain and improve community confidence in Australia’s food and fibre production sector
• Communicate primary industries research and development outcomes in a format accessible for schools and encourage an interest in primary industries related careers