Farm-School Goals & Means

Goal

Means

Support the physical development, immunity and well-being of children and their growing bodies.

Biodynamic food (chemical-free, highly nutritious, laden with life-forces); Aerobic activities; Integration with the natural world.

Nurture the inner resources of children.

Rhythms of nature and program activities.

Build good social habits.

Caring for land and animals together.

Strengthening of will.

Surmountable challenges; Enjoyable and rewarding work; Structured and disciplined farm and garden classes and practices; Good work habits.

Gain an instinctive feeling for nature.

Experiences in perception, reflection and imagination with the natural world.

Spiritual being of the child meeting the spiritual being of the world.

All the above.

A life-long sense of mystery, awe, joy, appreciation, respect and responsibility for Life.

All the above.