Station (Australian agriculture)

Alright, kiddo, imagine that you have a big piece of land that you want to use for growing fruits and vegetables or keeping animals. A station is just like that, but it's way bigger, and it's mostly used for farming and ranching in Australia.

A station can be as big as a whole town or even bigger than that. It has lots of different parts that serve different purposes. There are areas for crops and pastures where animals can graze, and there are also buildings where farmers keep their farming tools and equipment.

Now, let's talk about the animals. Stations in Australia are famous for keeping sheep and cows. The farmers take care of these animals by making sure they have enough food to eat and water to drink. They also shear the wool from the sheep and milk the cows for their milk. The wool can then be used to make clothes, and the milk can be used to make cheese, butter, and other delicious things.

So, in summary, a station is a big piece of land where farmers grow crops and keep animals like sheep and cows. They work hard to take care of the land and the animals to provide food and resources for people all over Australia.