K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION

FARM SCHOOL CURRICULUM GUIDE

AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION I
320 HOURS

Course Description:
Course Description: This course is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and desirable attitudes of an individual in the field of Agricultural Crops Production I as it is
taught and given much attention and emphasis in FARM SCHOOL. The student is expected to demonstrate Personal and Entrepreneurial Competencies of being a Successful
Entrepreneur as well as to determine opportunities in the environment. This is also designed to develop Farm School Learners acquire and develop basic competencies
necessary in the industry, common competencies in applying safety measures in farm operations, use farm tools and equipment, estimate, and calculate, and process farm
waste. It also includes the development of core competencies.
Grade 7
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Quarter 1 - Introduction: Agricultural Crops Production I
• History and The learner The learner LO 1. Recognize basic FSTLE_ Regional School Period:
development of demonstrates an recognizes the concepts and underlying FSI-Ia-1 Memorandum No. Lecture on the
Agriculture in the understanding of basic concepts and theories in Farm School 522 s. 2021 history and Legal
Philippines the basic concepts underlying theories 1.1 Explain basic concepts and (Guidelines in the Bases of Farm
• The Farm School and underlying in the underlying theories in the Implementation of School
• Farm School theories in the establishment if establishment of farm Farm School Home Period:
Legal Basis establishment of Farm School. school. Curriculum) Learning Log/Study
o Rationale Farm School. 1.2 Discuss the vision, mission Journal on the
o Scope of the and objectives. DepEd Order No. 36, history and legal
Policy 1.3 Determine the Farm School s. 2015 (Implementing bases of FS
o Farm School Curriculum Framework. Rules and Regulations
Terms of RA 10618)
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o Policy DepEd Order 21, s.
Statement 2019 (Policy
o Guidelines Guidelines on the K to
and 12 Basic Education
Procedures Program
▪ Farm
School Republic Act No.
Curricul 10533 (Enhanced
um Basic Education Act
Framew of 2013)
ork
▪ Four (4) R.A. 10618 known as
Pillars “an Act Establishing
▪ Themes Rural Farm Schools”
o Farm School
Curriculum
Design and
Components
▪ Core
learning
areas
and time
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▪ Curricul
um Map
o Curriculum
Support
System
▪ Learning
Resourc
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▪ Facilities
and
Equipme
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● Assessment
• Career and 1.4 Explore the career, FSTLE_ School Period:
Livelihood livelihood, projects, FSI-Ib-1 Professional
Opportunities opportunities and discussion for career
innovations with farm and livelihood
school opportunities by
responsible
association
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• Family Home Period:
Enterprise Study Journal on
Project Success stories
Family Enterprise
Activities
• Micro Finance
Institution Inputs from finance
institutions through
responsible
association
cooperative , lending
• Agricultural etc.
Research and
Innovation Discussion with the
successful
farmers/partners
with farm
innovations
Lesson 1: PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES (PECs)
● Assessment of The learner The learner LO 1. Develop and strengthen FSTLE_ Learning Activity School Period:
Personal demonstrates an recognizes his/her Personal Competencies and PECS-Ic- Sheets Self-Inventory of
Competencies understanding of Personal Skills (PECs) needed in 1 PECs using a
and Skills one's Personal Competencies and agricultural crop production checklist
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(PECs) vis-à-vis Competencies and Skills (PECs) and 1.1 Identify and assess one's https://docs.google.co Home Period:
PECs of a Skills (PECs) and can compare these PECs: characteristics, m/document/d/10Ugg Interview of local
practicing what it takes to with the PECs of a attributes, lifestyle, skills, pDX- employee/entreprene
entrepreneur/em become successful practicing traits mg1LwNltrW1p8cfD- ur
ployee in the in the field. entrepreneur/ 1.2 Identify successful DRDIArE/edit?usp=s
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● Analysis of practitioner. Hdvctxgqe8U/edit?us
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entrepreneur/em
ployee
● Align,
strengthen and
develop ones
PECs based on
the results
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LESSON 2: ENVIRONMENT AND MARKET (EM)

● The Market The learner The learner LO 1. Recognize and FSTLE_ Learning Activity School Period:
(The Town) demonstrates an independently understand the market for EM-Ic-2 Sheets Professional
○ Key understanding of identifies the agricultural crop production discussion on market
concepts of the market of products/services 1.1 Identify the https://docs.google.co environment.
the Market agricultural crop available and the players/competitors within m/document/d/1E6pd e.g.DTI (alternancia)
○ Players in production from competitors within the town 2rxU2lQFioAookMb4
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○ Products context of the 1.3 Enumerate the differences 1&rtpof=true&sd=tru
and services town. between these products/ e
available in services
the market
● The Market – The learner The learner LO 2. Recognize the customers FSTLE_ Learning Activity School period -
Customer demonstrates an independently of the agricultural crop EM-Id-3 Sheets Professional
○ Key understanding of identifies the production market https://docs.google.co Discussion on
concepts in the customers of customers in the 2.1 Identify the different m/document/d/1E6pd product marketing
identifying agricultural crop customers of the market 2rxU2lQFioAookMb4
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● Consumer exercises, interviews, FGDs e
analysis and surveys
through: https://docs.google.co
○ Observation m/document/d/1ZUk8
○ Interviews bp9eCZZi9pXiMICl2
○ FGDs _NfqUcuDrwl/edit?us
(Focused p=sharing&ouid=100
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)
○ Surveys
● The Market - The learner The learner LO 3. Create new business FSTLE_ Learning Activity Professional
Generating demonstrates an independently ideas using the various EM-Id-4 Sheets discussion on
Business Ideas understanding of generates business techniques and based on the https://docs.google.co investments
m/document/d/1uYthf strategies to create
○ Key the techniques of ideas using the analyses of the market for
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concepts in generating business various techniques Agricultural Crop Production. - expert resource
generating ideas. available. 3.1 Generate business ideas AYVFzpgdE5_/edit?u speaker (rural
using knowledge, skills, sp=sharing&ouid=100 development)
passions, and interests
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ideas using new applications &rtpof=true&sd=true
○ Knowledge, (finding new use for
existing products/materials)
skills,
3.3 Generate business ideas
passions, from one's Irritants
and interests
○ New
applications
○ Irritants
Quarter 1 - Basic Competencies: Agricultural Crops Production I
LESSON 3: PARTICIPATING IN WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION (PWC)
● Parts of speech The learners The learners shall LO 1. Obtain and convey FSTLE_ Learning Activity FGD with the
● Sentence demonstrate be able to workplace information PWC-Ie- Sheets community in
construction an understanding of participate in 1.1 Access specific relevant 1
https://docs.google.co gathering
Effective the underlying workplace information is from
m/document/d/1hDjm information (Rural
communication theories in communication. appropriate sources
participating in 1.2 Use effective questioning DzVPzrxn00__4Go1v development)
workplace and active listening and Q7d0xHha_PJ/edit?us
communication speaking to gather and p=sharing&ouid=100
convey information 436004608509404061
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1.3 Use appropriate medium to
transfer information and
ideas
1.4 Use appropriate nonverbal
communication
1.5 Identify appropriate lines of
communication with
superiors and colleagues
1.6 Define work procedures for
the location and storage of
information
1.7 Carry out personnel
interaction clearly and
concisely

● Sentence LO 2. Participate in workplace FSTLE_ Learning Activity School Period

construction meeting and discussion PWC-If- Sheets
● Technical 2.1 Attend team meetings on 2 https://docs.google.c Conduct open forum
writing time om/document/d/1g6 with farm
● Recording 2.2 Express own opinions and nnGwJqMWFlpy5b practitioners in a
information listen to those of others p2QWNdmLP60Vu courteous discussion
2.3 Conduct workplace Rs0/edit?usp=sharin (Integral Youth
interaction courteously g&ouid=100436004 Formation)
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2.4 Ask and respond to
questions on simple routine
workplace procedures and
matters concerning
conditions of employment
● Basic LO 3. Complete relevant FSTLE_ Learning Activity Home Period
mathematics work-related documents PWC-Ig- Sheets
● Technical 3.1 Complete ranges of forms 3 https://docs.google.c Accomplishes
writing relating to conditions of om/document/d/10a workplace
● Types of forms employment accurately and ACmtXUJmg7wBA requirements as
legibly 2NrDj5h9I1vv- required by the
3.2 Record workplace data on tznX/edit?usp=shari superior in the
standard workplace forms ng&ouid=10043600 enterprise
and documents 4608509404061&rtp (alternance)
3.3 Use basic mathematical of=true&sd=true
process for routine
calculations
3.4 Errors in recording
information on forms.
3.5 Identify and rectify
documents
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3.6 Complete reporting
requirements to superior
according to enterprise
guidelines

LESSON 4: WORKING IN TEAM ENVIRONMENT (WTE)

● Team role The students The learners shall LO 1. Describe team role and FSTLE_ Learning Activity Conduct a team
● Relationship and demonstrate be able to work in a scope WTE - Sheets building activity
an understanding of team environment 1.1 Identify role and objective Ih-4 https://docs.google.c and develop:
responsibilities
the of the team om/document/d/1cg a. Human and
● Role and
underlying theories 1.2 Identify team parameters, PnWDZBpDsZ4tHe Social Aspect
responsibilities in relationships, and brLpxmbhJCTuomr b. Socially
with team working in team responsibilities S/edit?usp=sharing responsible
environment environment 1.3 Identify individual role and &ouid=1004360046 c. Good
responsibilities 08509404061&rtpof intra/inter
=true&sd=true personal skills
,virtue and
attitude of
learners
(Integral Youth
Formation
● Work values and LO 2. Set and meet work FSTLE_ Learning Activity Invite resource
ethical standards priorities WTE - Sheets speaker to discuss
Ih-5
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● Company 2.1 Prioritize competing https://docs.google.c on setting work
policies on the demands to achieve om/document/d/1KP priorities(Integral
use and personal, team and 3V1_epiTSOGjy17S Youth Formation)
maintenance of organizational goals and jesiX5MAWYMYg
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● Relationship 2.2 Utilize resources efficiently ouid=100436004608
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work priorities and ue&sd=true
commitments.
2.3 Follow practices and FSTLE_ Learning Activity
economic use and WTE - Sheets
maintenance of equipment Ih-5 https://docs.google.c
and facilities as per om/document/d/1KP
established procedures. 3V1_epiTSOGjy17S
jesiX5MAWYMYg
q/edit?usp=sharing&
ouid=100436004608
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ue&sd=true
● Communication The learner The learner uses LO 3. Work as a team member FSTLE_ Learning Activity
process demonstrates an farm tools and 3.1 Undertake appropriate WTE-Ih- Sheets
forms of communication 6 https://docs.google.c
understanding of equipment in
and interactions. om/document/d/1V1
concepts,
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● Team underlying agricultural crop 3.2 Make appropriate G5w32gBPNqD_Rc
structure/team theories, and production contributions to Zl3kXF7yEM20hvb
roles principles in the complement team activities G/edit?usp=sharing
and objectives. &ouid=1004360046
● Group planning use of farm tools
3.3 Follow reporting using 08509404061&rtpof
and decision and equipment. standard operating =true&sd=true
making procedures.
3.4 Contribute development of
team work plans based from Group dynamics
team role on teamwork
(Responsible
Association)
Quarter 2 - Common Competencies: Agricultural Crops Production I
LESSON 1: APPLYING SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM OPERATION (ASMF)
● Work Tasks in The learners The learners shall LO 1. Determine areas of FSTLE_ Learning Activity Conduct interview
Farm Operations demonstrate be able to observe concern for safety measures ASMF- Sheets with the LGU’s
● Places for safety an understanding of safety measures in 1.1 Identify work tasks in line IIa-1 agriculture officer
measures concepts, agricultural with farm operations https://docs.google.c on safety measures
● Time for safety underlying production. 1.2 Determine place for safety om/document/d/1kx- in school and home
measures theories, and measures in line with farm uEMHP7E3BL13_8 farm
● Preparation of principles in operations i0RsJ4ttee8hCyi/edit operations(Alterna
tools and outfits applying safety ?usp=sharing&ouid ncia)
○ PPE measures in =100436004608509
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○ Checkup agricultural 1.3 Determine time for safety 404061&rtpof=true
and repair production measures in line with farm &sd=true
prior to use operations

● Safety LO 2. Apply appropriate FSTLE_ Learning Activity

precautions in safety measures ASMF- Sheets
using tools and 2.1 Use tools and materials IIa-2
materials according to the https://docs.google.c
● Wearing PPE specification and procedure om/document/d/1kx-
● Farm 2.2 Wear outfit according to the uEMHP7E3BL13_8i
emergency farm requirements
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procedures 2.3 Strictly observe shelf
life/expiration dates of ?usp=sharing&ouid=
● .Hazards
identification materials 10043600460850940
and reporting 2.4 Follow emergency 4061&rtpof=true&sd
● Compliance procedures to ensure =true
with health seatwork requirements
program of
DOH and
OSHS
● Procedure in LO 3. Safe keep/dispose of FSTLE_ Learning Activity Film Showing
cleaning and tools, materials, and outfit ASMF- Sheets (documentaries on
IIa-3
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storing tools 3.1 Clean and store used tools proper disposal of
and outfits and outfit after use in https://docs.google.c agricultural wastes)
● Proper designated areas om/document/d/1kx- (Rural
handling of 3.2 Label and store unused uEMHP7E3BL13_8i Development)
unused materials according to
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materials and manufacturer’s
chemicals recommendation and farm ?usp=sharing&ouid=
○ Labeling requirements 10043600460850940
○ Storing 3.3 Dispose of waste materials 4061&rtpof=true&sd
● Farm waste according to =true
disposal manufacturer’s,
○ Waste government, and farm
requirements
manageme
nt system
○ DENR
regulations
LESSON 2: USING FARM TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT (UFTE)
● Pre-operational The learners The learners shall LO 1. Select and use farm FSTLE_ Learning Activity
checkup of demonstrate be able to use farm tools UFTE- Sheets
tools understanding of tools and llb-4
identification the underlying equipment.
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and reporting theories in using 1.1 Identify appropriate farm https://docs.google.c
of defective farm tools and tools according to om/document/d/16q
tools equipment requirement/use 1-
● Safety 1.2 Check farm tools for defects
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practices in 1.3 Report defective farm tools
using tools in accordance with farm lBhARMF0GE05dN
procedures /edit?usp=sharing&o
1.4 Use appropriate tools and uid=1004360046085
equipment according to job 09404061&rtpof=tru
requirements and e&sd=true
manufacturer’s conditions

● Manual of farm LO 2. Select and operate farm FSTLE_ Learning Activity School Period:
equipment and equipment UFTE- Sheets Field/Learning
specifications 2.1 Identify appropriate farm IIb-5
visit
● Pre-operational equipment
https://docs.google.c to local farms to
check-up of 2.2 Read carefully instructional
equipment manual of the farm tools om/document/d/16q observe the proper
● Calibration and and equipment prior to 1- use of farm
operation of operation pOFzakhnNMLU3B equipment
farm equipment lBhARMF0GE05dN
/edit?usp=sharing&o
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● Safety practices 2.3 Conduct Pre-operation uid=1004360046085
in using farm check-up in line with 09404061&rtpof=tru
equipment manufacturers manual e&sd=true
2.4 Identify and reports faults in
farm equipment in line with
farm procedures
2.5 Use farm equipment
according to its function
LESSON 3: PERFORMING ESTIMATION AND BASIC CALCULATION (PEBC)
● Farm inputs The learners The learners shall LO 1. Perform estimation FSTLE_P Learning Activity Conduct of lecture
● Labor demonstrate an be able perform to 1.1 Identify job requirements EBC-llc-6 Sheets discussion by
requirements understanding of estimation and from written or oral successful local
● Estimating farm basic basic calculation communications https://docs.google.c farmer
inputs and labor estimation and relative to 1.2 Estimate quantities and om/document/d/1kP
requirements calculation agricultural crop resources and time required GfonBcaviBJklggfo Home Period:
● Reporting used in agricultural production to complete a task YNNyxprb2- Interview local
estimation to crop production 1.3 Calculate the duration of VPZ/edit?usp=shari farmers on
appropriate work completion ng&ouid=10043600 production cost
person 1.4 Report the estimated 4608509404061&rtp estimation
○ Preparation materials and resources to of=true&sd=true
of reports appropriate person
● Record keeping
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LESSON 4: PROCESSING FARM WASTE (PFW)
● Tools and The learners The learners shall LO 1. Collect farm wastes FSTLE_P Learning Activity
materials for demonstrate be able to 1.1 Prepare tools and materials FW-IId-7 Sheets
agricultural understanding of process farm waste for collection of farm
waste collection processing farm wastes https://docs.google.c
● Wearing of PPE waste 1.2 Collect wastes following om/document/d/1J7
● Collection of OSHS and waste collection qE6sijEHPuN8EW9
waste requirements and plan 3Pv1iiDYZbMrjBv/
○ Waste 1.3 Collect dangerous and edit?usp=sharing&o
collection hazardous wastes following uid=1004360046085
requirement the HAZMAT protocol 09404061&rtpof=tru
1.4 Wear appropriate personal e&sd=true
s and plan
PPE as prescribed by OSHS
○ OSHS
○ HAZMAT
protocol
○ Profitability
of the
operation
● Volume of
waste
Quarter 2 - Core Competencies: Agricultural Crops Production I
LESSON 1. SUPPORT HORTICULTURAL WORK (HC)
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● Types and The learner The learner uses LO 1. Prepare materials, tools, FSTLE_ Learning Activity
selection of demonstrates an farm materials, and equipment for HC- IIe- Sheets
materials, tools, tools, and horticultural production work h-1 https://docs.google.co
understanding of
and equipment equipment and 1.1. Identify the required m/document/d/1pJ_P
concepts,
● Routine check- applies materials, tools, and NoZ2s-
underlying theories occupational health equipment according to lists zE1jxk0vuWhktxf60H
up of tools and
equipment and principles in and safety practices provided and/or D7NT/edit?usp=shari
● Manual the preparation of in crop production. teacher's/supervisor’s ng&ouid=1004360046
handling farm materials, instructions 08509404061&rtpof=t
procedures and tools and 1.2. Check farm tools, rue&sd=true
techniques equipment and materials and equipment for
● Personal faults and defects based on https://docs.google.co
occasional health
protective manufacturer's lists and pre- m/document/d/1M8Ai
equipment and and safety operating procedures. o2FNs5bvxJH3mN3d
occupational operations in WdfU18i3T7da/edit?u
health and safety sp=sharing&ouid=100
requirements 436004608509404061
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● Common OSHS crop production. 1.3. Demonstrate the correct Learning Activity
hazards, risks manual handling procedures Sheets
and its control and techniques when https://docs.google.co
loading and unloading m/document/d/1SNW
materials to minimize B9vX1H9aaMRzZAr
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damage to the load and
vehicle
1.4. Select and check the
suitable personal protective
equipment (PPE), as
required by the job
1.5. Provide the work support
in accordance with OSHS
requirements and the
workplace information
1.6. Identify OSHS hazards
and file a report based on
OSHS requirements and
company reporting
procedures
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LEARNING
CODE WITH
MATERIALS
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LIST OF TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

Recommended list of Tools, Equipment and Materials for the training of Agricultural Crops Production I
RESOURCES
TOOLS EQUIPMENT MATERIALS
· Budding knife · Soil moisture and pH meter Petri dish
· Wheelbarrow · Comb-tooth harrow · Calculator
· Bolo · Hand tractor · Puncher
· Basin · Knapsack sprayer · Seedling trays with different holes
· Broomstick · Hand sprayer · Agri bag/plastic
· Pail · Power sprayer · Polyethylene bags of different sizes
· Cutting tools · Grass cutter · Growing media (50 kg)
· Pruning saw · Overhead sprinkler · Rooting hormone
· Hedge shear · Sprinkler mist · Basket
· Kitchen knife · Button dripper · Fishnet
· Cutters · LCD/overhead projector · Strainer
· Pliers · Postharvest treatment equipment · Plastic sheet (10 kilos)
· Pruning shears · Desktop computer/laptop · Fertilizer
· Sickles · PPE · Flower inducer
· Digging tools · Generators · Board marker
· Steel bar · Water pumps · Whiteboard
· Pick mattock · plow · Eraser
· Hole digger · Pesticides
· Garden hoe · Rope
· Shovel · Rubber band
· Crates · Seeds
· Wooden crates · Seed box
· Plastic crates · Seedlings /planting materials (assorted)
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· Styro crates · Detergent soap

· Harvesting tools · Bamboo stick
· Scythe · Bond paper
· Harvesting pole · Clips
· Ladder · First Aid supplies
· Hand trowel · Permanent pens
· Hard hat · Mulching material – 1 roll
· Measuring tools · Plastic twine
· Weighing scales · Brush
· Sprinklers · Measuring tape
· Tool cabinet · Meter stick
· Plow · Whetstone (sharpening stone)
· Scissors · Sacks
· Rake · Containers
· Soil auger · Disinfectants
· Wooden crates · First Aid kit
· Chemical spill kit
· PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
·Goggles
· Disposal gloves
· Face mask
· Rubber boots
·Overall
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Aflatoxin – the toxin produced by some strains of the fungi ASPERGILUS FLAVUS and ASPERGILUS PARASTICUS; the most potent carcinogen yet discovered.

Ambient condition– ordinary room temperature and relative humidity.

Ambient air – the surrounding air (atmospheric).

Ambient storage – any treatment or practice extending post harvest life of harvested commodity beyond that of similar commodity held under ambient conditions without
treatment.

Airflow rate – the amount of air passing through an obstruction per unit of time.

Curing – process of toughening and self-healing of bruises and skinned areas in root and tuber crops or the rapid closing of the neck of bulb crops under favourable
conditions

Driller – a machine for sowing in furrows

Drip Irrigation – application of water through small tubes and orifices or emitters which discharge small quantity of water to the base of the plant

Dry-bulb temperature – the temperature of air indicated by a standard temperature

Equilibrium moisture content – the moisture content at which moisture in a product is in equilibrium with the surrounding air. The product does not gain or loss
moisture.

Fogging – to cover or envelope with fog

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Foliar Fertilizer – fertilizer formulation containing nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium plus selected micronutrient element such as (Ca, Mg, Mn, Fe, Zn, Cl, B, Cu, S)
applied by spraying on the leaves

Fumigant – a chemical compound which acts in the gaseous state to destroy insects and their larvae.

Fumigation – the process of treating stored products with insecticides/pesticides and the like in fumes or vapor form.

Furrow Irrigation – a method of supplying water through a canal system wherein water flows down or across the slope of the field

Furrowing – final step in land preparation by making furrows or beds for planting

GATT – General Agreement on Tariff and Trade

Grading – the process of classifying into groups according to a set of recognized criteria of quality and size, each group bearing an accepted name and size grouping.

Growing Medium – mixture of different materials such as soil, sand, compost, coir dust, rice hull, perlite, peat, etc. for growing seedlings

HACCP – Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points

Hardening – the process of gradually withholding water and exposing to direct sunlight to prevent seedlings from transplanting stress/shock

Harrowing – breaking of large soil clods that are caused by plowing

Hilling-Up – the process of covering the applied fertilizer material by raising the soil towards the base of the plant to further stabilize its stand for better plant growth.

Hygrometer – an instrument that measures humidity.

Insect pest – a destructive or harmful insect.

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Irrigation - any method of supplying water to sustain plant growth

Off-Baring- process of cultivating the soil away from the base of the plants

Pricking-Off- methods of transferring of seedling to avoid overcrowding

Larvae – the first stage of the life cycle of insects after leaving the egg.

Manometer – an instrument that measures air pressure.

Maturity – the quality or state of ripeness, or of being fully developed grain.

Maturity index – signs or indications that a commodity is mature and is ready to be harvested.

Moisture content – the conventional index used to determine whether the seed is dry enough for safe storage or for milling usually expressed in percent (% M.C.).

Molds – superficial often woolly growth produced on various forms of organic matter, especially when damp or decaying.

NFA – National Food Authority

Packaging – technology or process to ensure adequate protection and safe delivery of a product from the producer to the ultimate consumer.

Packing – act of putting commodities in a container.

Packinghouse – place where the preparatory steps for storage or marketing are done.

Pallet – low portable platform made of wood or metal or in combination to facilitate handling, storage or transport of materials as a unit load using forklift.
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Perishables – food crops for which value and/or quality is maintained over a short period of time after harvest. These include fruits, vegetables, flowers, young coconut,
nursery stocks and some staple root crops such as sweet potato, cassava and yam.

Postharvest disease – disease observed after harvest regardless of when or where initial infestation took place.

Post harvest handling – specific term used for the movement of commodities and operations through which a commodity undergoes from harvest to possession of the
fixed consumer, includes the technological aspects of marketing and distribution.

Post harvest infection – infection that takes place after harvest.

Post harvest life – period of time during which a commodity is still acceptable for its intended purpose.

Pre cooling – strictly, it means the rapid cooling (48 hours or less) of a commodity to a desired transit or storage temperature soon after harvest before it is stored or
moved in transit.

Pupa – an intermediate stage of an insect that preys on one or more plants and animals that man wishes to preserve for his own use.

Refrigeration – process of removing heat from a compartment or substance so that temperature is lowered and then maintained at a desirable level, usually refers to
refrigeration by mechanical means.

Relative humidity – the actual vapor pressure of the air relative to saturation.

Respiration – biological process by which organic materials are broken down to simpler forms accompanied by the release of energy and heat.

Ripening – the state of development of a fruit when it becomes soft and edible applies strictly to climacteric type fruit.

Rodents – refer to rats and mice which destroy grains and other stored products.

Senescence – final phase in the life of an organ in which a series of normally irreversible events are initiated leading to cellular breakdown or death of the organ.
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Side-Dress Fertilizer – additional amount of any fertilizer materials applied at the onset of flowering to complete the nutritional requirement of the crop

Sprinkler Irrigation – a mechanical method of supplying water over the standing crop by means of a nozzle which is rotated by water pressure

Synthetic Mulch – mulching materials made either of polyethylene or non-woven fabric

Sorting – the process of classifying into groups designated by the person classifying crops or commodities the produce either according to a set criteria.

Standard – the set of criteria and specifications of quality determining the grades, described as product characteristics such as maturity, color, cleanliness, shape, free
from decay and blemishes and uniformity of size.

Storage – process of keeping horticultural crops in a structure designed to protect the stored products from inclement weather and pests for a short or long period of time
to await processing or movement to other location.

Storage life – the longest time produce can be kept in a sound marketable condition.

Tachometer – an instrument that measures revolutions per minute

Tillage – the mechanical manipulation of the soil

Transplants – vegetable seedlings produced for transplanting

Trellis – a support structure for viny crops and can either be T, I, Y, A shaped

Velometer – an instrument that measures velocity of air flow

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Waxing – application of a thin film of surface coating to fruits and vegetables.

Wet-bulb temperature – temperature of moist air indicated by a thermometer whose bulb is covered with a moist wick which the air flow passing over has a velocity of
15 ft per second.

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SAMPLE FARM SCHOOL CURRICULUM MAP

Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10

Agricultural Crops Production I Organic Agriculture

(320 hours) (320 hours)
Agricultural Crops Production II
(640 hours)

Animal Production (Poultry-Chicken) Animal Production (Swine)

(320 hours) (320 hours)
Aquaculture
(640 hours)
Food Processing
(640 hours)

Organic Vegetable Production Organic Fertilizer Production

(Mushroom Culture) (Vermi-Composting) Agricultural Crops Production I

(160 hours) (160 hours) (320 hours)

Fish Gear Repair and Maintenance Fish-Products Packaging

(320 hours) (320 hours)