AgForce's popular School Industry Partnership Program will continue to Feed Your Future at the Rotary FNQ Field Day at Mareeba showgrounds today.

AgForce School Industry Liaison Officer Ali Briggs said the event was another great opportunity to connect students with agriculture careers.

"A full day of careers and information activities for Tablelands high school students is showing the opportunities and diversity of careers offered by agriculture," Ms Briggs said.

"Local high school students are taking part in interactive sessions with a range of agriculture professionals in farming, science, banking and media.

"They will hear about the opportunities for working in agriculture and how to train, study and succeed in the many exciting and rewarding career opportunities available in the sector."

More than 5000 students and 400 teachers take part in SIPP activities every year.

In Mareeba, the AgForce SIPP team is working with Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association.

"A key activity will challenging each student to visit specific exhibitors across the field day and obtain answers to a series of career-related questions," Ms Briggs said.

"This will challenge their communication skills and give them a chance to briefly meet and chat to industry participants among the range of exhibitors."

AgForce training manager, Peter Smith said AgForce and the Department of Agriculture are working to raise the profile of agriculture careers targeting high school students with a range of events across the state.

The AgForce SIPP project is funded by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. For the latest information visit www.facebook.com/openthegatetoag

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