K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION

FARM SCHOOL CURRICULUM GUIDE

ORGANIC AGRICULTURE
320 HOURS

Grade 8
CONTENT PERFORMANCE LEARNING
CONTENT LEARNING COMPETENCIES CODE
STANDARD STANDARD MATERIALS
Quarter 1 – Core Competencies: Organic Agriculture
Lesson 1: PRODUCE ORGANIC FERTILIZER (OF)
● Prepare composting area The learner The learner LO 1. Prepare composting FSTLE_OA
and raw materials demonstrates an independently produces area and raw materials -OF-Ia-c-2
understanding of the organic fertilizer based 1.1 Select site based on compost
basic concepts, on standards. fertilizer production
underlying theories, and requirement
principles in producing 1.2 Prepare site layout based on
organic fertilizer location
1.3 Prepare bed according to
production requirements
1.4 Gather materials for organic
fertilizer based on production
requirements
● Compost and harvest 1.5 Apply appropriate FSTLE_OA
fertilizer composting method based on -OF-Id-h-2
production requirements
1.6 Monitor compost based on
PNS indications of fully
decomposed fertilizer
1.7 Check quality of harvest
based on indications of fully
decomposed fertilizer

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CONTENT PERFORMANCE LEARNING

CONTENT LEARNING COMPETENCIES CODE
STANDARD STANDARD MATERIALS
1.8 Carry out processing of
compost fertilizer based on
production requirements
1.9 Perform record keeping
based on farm procedure

Quarter 2 – Core Competencies: Organic Agriculture

Lesson 2: PRODUCE ORGANIC CONCOCTION (CO)
● Prepare composting area The learner The learner 1.10 Clean, sanitize, and secure FSTLE_OA
and raw materials demonstrates an independently produces work and storage areas -CO-IIa-c-2
understanding of the organic fertilizer based 1.11 Maintain a clean and free
basic concepts, on standards. from synthetic chemicals raw
underlying theories, and materials
principles in producing 1.12 Ensure a clean, free from
organic fertilizer.
contaminants and “food
grade” quality tools,
materials, and equipment
1.13 Observe personal hygiene
according to OHS procedure

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 K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION
FARM SCHOOL CURRICULUM GUIDE
ORGANIC AGRICULTURE
320 HOURS

CONTENT PERFORMANCE LEARNING

CONTENT LEARNING COMPETENCIES CODE
STANDARD STANDARD MATERIALS
1.14 Prepare raw materials
according to industry
practice
● Process concoctions 1.15 Set fermentation procedure FSTLE_OA
based on industry practice -CO-IId-e-2
1.16 Ferment various organic
concoctions following to
organic practice
● Package concoctions 1.17 Harvest concoctions based FSTLE_OA
on the fermentation period of -CO-IIf-h-2
the concoction
1.18 Contain concoctions in
sanitized bottles and
containers
1.19 Label and tag packaged
concoctions according to
industry practice
1.20 Store package concoctions
following the organic
practices
1.21 Record production of
concoctions based on
industry practice

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 K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION
FARM SCHOOL CURRICULUM GUIDE
ORGANIC AGRICULTURE
320 HOURS

CONTENT PERFORMANCE LEARNING

CONTENT LEARNING COMPETENCIES CODE
STANDARD STANDARD MATERIALS
Quarter 3 – Core Competencies: Organic Agriculture
LESSON 3: PRODUCE ORGANIC VEGETABLES (OV)
● Establish Nursery The learner The learner LO 1. Establish nursery FSTLE_OA
demonstrates an independently 1.1 Select seeds based on -OV-IIIa-c-
understanding of the demonstrates the core standard 3
basic concepts, competencies in 1.2 Prepare seedbeds based on
underlying theories, and producing organic planting requirements
principles in producing vegetables based on standard
organic vegetables standards. 1.3 Care and maintain seedlings
according to farm procedure
● Plant seedlings 1.4 Perform land preparations FSTLE_OA
according to prescribed -OV-IIId-g-
practice (cleaning, plowing, 3
and farrowing)
1.5 Identify beneficial
microorganism and introduce
it prior to planting vegetable
crops
1.6 Transplant vegetable
seedlings based on standards
1.7 Water seedlings based on
standards

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 K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION
FARM SCHOOL CURRICULUM GUIDE
ORGANIC AGRICULTURE
320 HOURS

CONTENT PERFORMANCE LEARNING

CONTENT LEARNING COMPETENCIES CODE
STANDARD STANDARD MATERIALS
● Perform plant care and 1.8 Implement water FSTLE_OA
management management system -OV-IIIh-3
according to plan
1.9 Determine effective control
measures on specific pests
and diseases found under the
“pest, disease and weed
management" section of the
PNS
Quarter 4 – Core Competencies: Organic Agriculture
1.10 Replant all missing hills to FSTLE_OA
maintain the desired plant -OV-IVa-c-
population of the area 3
1.11 Maintain plant
rejuvenation/rationing
according to standards
1.12 Apply organic fertilizer
following the fertilization
policy of the PNS
● Perform harvest and 1.13 Check products using FSTLE_OA
postharvest activities maturity indices of vegetable -OV-IVd-h-
crops according to PNS, 3
PNS-Organic Agriculture
practice

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ORGANIC AGRICULTURE
320 HOURS

CONTENT PERFORMANCE LEARNING

CONTENT LEARNING COMPETENCIES CODE
STANDARD STANDARD MATERIALS
1.14 Harvest marketable
products according to PNS,
PNS-Organic Agriculture
practice
1.15 Use appropriate harvesting
tools and material according
to PNS
1.16 Classify marketable
products according to
standard and agriculture
practice
1.17 Apply post-harvest
practices according to
standards and Good
Agricultural Practices (GAP)
recommendations
1.18 Accomplish production
record according to farm
procedure

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ORGANIC AGRICULTURE
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GLOSSARY

PECs - Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies

EM - Environment and Marketing
PWC - Participating in Workplace Communication
WTE - Working in Team Environment
PCP - Practicing Career Professionalism
POHS - Practicing Occupational Health And Safety Procedures
ASMF - Applying Safety Measures In Farm Operation
UFTE - Using Farm Tools And Equipment
PEBC - Performing Estimation And Basic Calculation
PFW - Processing Farm Waste
HAZMAT - Hazardous Materials
OC - Raising Organic Chicken
OF - Produce Organic Fertilizer
CO - Produce Organic Concoction
OV - Produce Organic Vegetables
FGD - Focus Group Discussions
DOLE - Department of Labor and Employment
OHS - Occupational Health and Safety
TLV - Threshold Limit Value
PPE - Personal Protective Equipment
EFSC - Electrical and Fire Safety Code
DOH - Department of Health
PNS - Philippine National Standard
GAHP - Good Animal Husbandry Practices
NSQCS - National Seed Quality Control Services

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ORGANIC AGRICULTURE
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BPI - Bureau of Plant Industry

VPM - Vegetable Production Manual

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FARM SCHOOL CURRICULUM GUIDE
ORGANIC AGRICULTURE
320 HOURS

FACILITIES, TOOLS and EQUIPMENT

TOOLS EQUIPMENT MATERIALS

1.RAISE ORGANIC CHICKEN € RAISE ORGANIC CHICKEN 1.RAISE ORGANIC CHICKEN
€ Qty Units Description
€ 5 pcs. Bolo € EQUIPMENT: € 15 Kg. Feeds: starter,
€ 5 pcs. Broomstick € 1 unit Booth/temporary shed € 15 Kg. Feeds: grower
€ 5 pcs. Plastic Pail (10 liter. capacity) € 1 unit Shredder € 15 Kg. Feeds: finisher
€ 1 set Carpentry tools € 1 unit Fire Extinguisher € 25 pcs 60 -day old chickens
€ 2 units Knapsack sprayer € 1 unit Cart € 8 Bags of 50kgs Rice Hull
€ 5 pcs. Storage Container with € 1 unit Wheelbarrow € 1 Bag of 50kg. Farm soil
cap,15 liters capacity € 1 Bag of 50kg. Soil Sand
€ 3 units Weighing scale, 2 kilos capacity € 50 pcs Bamboo poles
(2); 25 kilos capacity € 50 meter Net, #10 mesh size
€ 5 pcs. Shovel € 2 Kg. Monofilament Nylon#150
€ 3 pcs. Waste cans/bag € 1 unit First Aid Kit
€ 5 pcs. Knives € 1 pc. Water Container Drum
€ 2 pcs. Sprinklers, 5 liters € 15 pcs. Apron
€ 1 units Step ladder 6 ft € 10 pcs. Rags
€ 1 unit Storage tools/cabinet € 5 pcs. Chopping Board
€ 5 pcs. Feeding trough € 10 pcs. Waterer
€ 5 pcs. Waterer/drinker, 1 liter capacity € 10 pcs. Feeding trough
€ 25 pcs. Rain coat € 1 unit Feed Cart
€ 5 pcs Plastic cup, 1 liter capacity

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ORGANIC AGRICULTURE
320 HOURS

2. PRODUCE ORGANIC VEGETABLES 2. PRODUCE ORGANIC VEGETABLES 2. PRODUCE ORGANIC VEGETABLE

€ 5 pc. Bolo € 1 unit Booth/temporary shed € 5 Bag of 50 kg. Basal Organic

€ 5 pcs. Sprinklers, 5 liters € 1 unit Shredder Fertilizer
€ 5 pc. Digging Blade/Bar € 1 unit Wheelbarrow € 5 Bags of 50 kg. Carbonized Rice Hull
€ 1 units Step ladder 6 ft. € 1 unit Cart 1 unit Carbonizer € 5 liter Foliar Organic Fertilizer
€ 5 pc. Spading Fork € 1 unit Portable Soil Analyser Kit € 5 liters Various Concoctions/Extracts
€ 10 units Holer, 4” diameter € 1 pc. Soil Thermometer € 6 pc Seedling Tray, plastic
€ 2 set Hoe € 1 unit PH meter € 6 pcs Seedling Tray, wooden
€ 5 pcs. Trimming knife € 1 unit Fire Extinguisher € 2 roll Plastic twine
€ 5 unit Rake 1 set. Carpentry tools € 10 pcs Bamboo poles
€ 5 pc. Shovel € 10 Pack Assorted Vegetable Seedlings
€ 5 pcs. Knapsack sprayer 1 pc. Water Container Drum
€ 2 unit Weighing scale, € 1 unit First Aid Kit
€ 2 kilos capacity (1); € 15 pcs. Apron
€ 25 kilos capacity (1) € 10 pcs. Rags
€ 5 pcs Plastic cup, 1 liter capacity € 10 pcs. Stone (weights) ½ kilos
€ 3 pcs. Measuring cup; 1 liter capacity 3 € 5 pcs. Strainer, Nylon Screen, fine
pcs. Waste cans/bag mesh
€ 5 pcs. Pruning Shear € 10 pcs. Sacks
€ 2 set Plow
€ 5 pcs. Petri Dish
€ 1 Pc. Calculator
€ 2 units Spike Tooth Harrow

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FARM SCHOOL CURRICULUM GUIDE
ORGANIC AGRICULTURE
320 HOURS

3. MANUFACTURE (PRODUCE) 3. MANUFACTURE (PRODUCE) 3. MANUFACTURE (PRODUCE)

ORGANIC FERTILIZER ORGANIC FERTILIZER ORGANIC FERTILIZER
€ 5 pcs. Spade € 1 unit Booth/temporary shed € 1 Bag of 50 kg. Basal Organic
€ 5 pcs. Sprinklers,5 liters € 1 unit Wheelbarrow Fertilizer, sample
€ 5 pcs. Spading Fork € 1 unit Shredder € 1 Bags of 50 kg. Carbonized Rice
€ 1 set. Carpentry tools € 1 unit Cart Hull, sample
€ 2 sets Hoe € 1 unit Carbonizer € 2 liter Foliar Organic Fertilizer, sample
€ 5 units Rake € 1 unit Portable Soil Analyzer Kit € 10 liters Various Concoctions/Extracts
€ 5 pcs. Shovel € 1 pc. Moisture meter € 100 liter Molasses
€ 5 pcs. Knapsack sprayer € 1 unit PH meter € 50 kg Rice straw
€ 2 units Weighing scale, 2 kilos capacity € 1 pc. Soil Thermometer € 50 kg Dry Leaves
(1); € 3 set Vermitea aerator, 60 liters € 50 kg Chicken Dunk
€ 25 kilos capacity (1) capacity, each € 50 kg Pig Manure
€ 5 pcs Plastic cup, 1 liter capacity € 1 unit Fire Extinguisher € 50 kg Cow manure
€ 3 pcs Measuring cup; 1 liter capacity € 100 kg Carbonized Rice Hull
€ 3 pcs. Waste cans/bag € 50 kg Rice Bran (D2)
€ 20 meter Plastic Sheet
€ 10 pcs. Used Tires
€ 25 pcs. Empty bags, 50 kg capacity
€ 5 pcs. Plastic Pail, 15 liters capacity
€ 1 unit First Aid Kit
€ 1 pc. Water Container Drum
€ 15 pcs. Apron
€ 10 pcs. Rags

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4. PRODUCE ORGANIC 4. PRODUCE ORGANIC
CONCOCTIONS/EXTRACTS CONCOCTIONS/EXTRACTS
€ 1 unit Booth/temporary shed
€ 10 pcs. Measuring Cup (with € 1 unit Portable Soil Analyzer Kit
calibration, 1 liter capacity) € 1 unit Shredder
€ 2 set. Carpentry tools 10 pcs. Plastic € 1 unit PH meter
Cup (1 liter capacity) € 1 unit Wheelbarrow
€ 2 pcs. Knapsack sprayer € 3 set Vermitea aerator, 60 liters
€ 5 pcs. Syringe, Plastic, 30 ml capacity capacity, each
10 pcs. Bamboo/wooden ladle € 1 unit Cart
€ 25 pcs. Bamboo Container/ Plastic € 5 pcs. Thermometer
container/wooden box for collecting € 1 unit Carbonizer
microbes € 1 pc. Moisture meter
€ 1 unit Fire Extinguisher
€ 1 pcs. Meat Grinder, small
4. PRODUCE ORGANIC
CONCOCTIONS/EXTRACTS
€ 100 liter Molasses
€ 25 pcs. Plastic Container, 15 liters
capacity
€ 8 liter Various Concoctions/Extracts
for at least 1 liter per sample
€ 10 pcs. Plastic Container, 60 liters
capacity
€ 150 pcs. Weight (clean stone
100grams each)
€ 5 meter Plastic Hose, 5mm dia.
€ 50 pcs. Weight (empty plastic
container 250 to 500 ml capacity)
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ORGANIC AGRICULTURE
320 HOURS

€ 5 pcs. Plastic Basin, € 3 pcs. Waste cans/bag

€ 10 liters capacity € 25 pcs. Plastic strainer, fine mesh,
€ 25 pcs. Slicing knife € 1ft x 1ft square
€ 25 pcs. Chopping Board € 10 meter Plastic Sheet
€ 5 pcs. Pannel (imbudo

Prepared by: Checked by:

VISLUZMINDA M. CATEDRAL ABRAHAM P. IMAS

Cabatuan National Comprehensive High School Education Program Supervisor I
Schools Division of Iloilo Schools Division of Iloilo
Validated by:

RAY MERCOLINO ARNOLD MAHINAY REYNALDOEVANGELIO RONA F. DE LA TORRE, PhD

Education Program Supervisor I Education Program Supervisor I Education Program Supervisor I Education Program Supervisor I
Schools Division of Guimaras Schools Division of San Carlos City Schools Division of Himamaylan City Schools Division of Cadiz City

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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 Fertilizer Production
Organic Vegetable Production (Vermi-Composting) Agricultural Crops Production I
(Mushroom Culture) (320 hours)
(160 hours)
(160 hours)
Fish Gear Repair and Maintenance Fish-Products Packaging
(320 hours) (320 hours)

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