250 students from around Junee endeavoured to find out more about that process during Farm to Fork at Junee High School late last week.

Event organiser and agricultural teacher Paul Anderson said the inaugural event was a valuable hands-on experience for students from all over the region.

“We ran it so the kids could have a better understanding of where their food comes from and the benefits of making your own meals, as opposed to buying processed products,” he said.

Students were invited to make their own food throughout the day, including sausages, damper and chicken nuggets.

“The kids were very excited and fascinated when it came to making their own food,” Mr Anderson said.

“They also compared the chicken nuggets they made with pre-packaged ones and they all said they much preferred their own.”

Students attended the event from Junee Public School, Junee North Public School, Illabo Public School and Eurongilly Public School.

Year nine and ten students from Junee High School were also on hand, assisting teachers throughout the day.