Brief
Understand the objective, safety rules, materials and success criteria.
Learn • Practise • Demonstrate • Earn • Mentor
Training that happens on the farm, not only in the classroom.
Participants establish demonstration plots, test soil, raise seedlings, install water systems, collect field data, market produce and complete a real community project under supervised instruction.
Field-first programme model
Every module must produce visible evidence of learning.
Participants do not receive credit for attendance alone. They must complete supervised tasks and submit proof of practical competence.
Demonstrate
Watch a facilitator perform the task correctly in the field or digital lab.
Practise
Complete the task individually or in a small team with supervision.
Record
Capture measurements, photos, observations, costs and lessons learned.
Present
Explain the result, challenges and next steps to peers and mentors.
12-week practical cohort
From bare ground to harvest, sales and community impact.
The schedule can be adapted to local crops, climate, school calendars and available land.
Week 1Farm site assessment
Measure the plot, inspect drainage, identify water access, record GPS location and photograph the site.
Field output: Site map and assessment sheet
Week 2Soil testing and land preparation
Test texture and pH where possible, identify erosion risks, prepare beds and plan plot layout.
Field output: Soil record and prepared beds
Week 3Nursery and compost
Mix growing media, establish a nursery, sow seed, label varieties and begin a compost unit.
Field output: Functional nursery and compost pile
Week 4Transplanting and spacing
Harden seedlings, transplant correctly, apply mulch and record plant population.
Field output: Established demonstration plot
Week 5Water management
Install a simple drip or controlled watering system and compare water-use methods.
Field output: Working irrigation setup
Week 6Crop monitoring
Measure plant height, count leaves, record rainfall and maintain a weekly growth log.
Field output: Crop monitoring dataset
Week 7Pest and disease scouting
Inspect leaves and stems, identify symptoms, document findings and apply safe integrated controls.
Field output: Pest scouting report
Week 8Digital farm records
Enter field observations, inputs and expenses into a simple spreadsheet or mobile record.
Digital output: Farm expense and activity tracker
Week 9Applied technology
Use weather information, GPS, mobile photography and available sensors to support decisions.
Digital output: Farm technology observation report
Week 10Harvest and post-harvest
Harvest safely, weigh produce, grade quality, reduce losses and prepare products for sale.
Field output: Harvest and quality record
Week 11Market day
Package produce, create a flyer, set prices, sell or simulate sales and calculate profit or loss.
Business output: Sales and profit report
Week 12Community showcase
Present the plot, digital portfolio, business results and community solution to partners and families.
Final output: Team presentation and practical assessment
Demonstration farm and learning stations
Learners rotate through practical stations.
Crop production
Nursery, spacing, mulching, crop care and harvest.
Composting
Organic material selection, pile building and maturity checks.
Irrigation
Drip layouts, watering schedules and water conservation.
Digital records
Expenses, activities, growth data, inventory and sales.
Mapping and weather
GPS coordinates, plot maps, forecasts and seasonal planning.
Drone and sensor awareness
Safety, farm imaging, soil moisture and basic data interpretation.
Agribusiness
Packaging, pricing, branding, customer service and market access.
Community action
School gardens, tree planting, farmer outreach and local solutions.
Participant field kit
Tools for doing the work safely and correctly.
Kits can be issued individually or shared by small teams depending on programme resources.
Agriculture kit
- Protective gloves
- Hand trowel and measuring tape
- Seed packets and plant labels
- Watering can or irrigation materials
- Field notebook and pencil
Digital kit
- Tablet, laptop or smartphone access
- Power bank and charging support
- Spreadsheet and reporting templates
- QR-coded participant ID
- Photo and video evidence folder
Shared station equipment
- Weighing scale and pH test tools
- Rain gauge and moisture sensor
- Wheelbarrow and basic farm tools
- First-aid and hygiene supplies
- Projector or display where available
Skills-based certification
Certificates are earned through demonstrated competence.
Participants must be present for required demonstrations and supervised practice.
Each learner completes the required field, digital and enterprise tasks.
Photos, field logs, spreadsheets, reports and presentations document progress.
Teams deliver a real project with a clear local benefit and measurable result.
Learners demonstrate selected skills directly to an assessor.
Participants present results, challenges, lessons and future plans.
Required community project
Every cohort leaves something useful behind.
Possible projects include a school garden, composting station, drip irrigation demonstration, tree nursery, digital farm-record system, farmer awareness session or nutrition garden.
✓ Defined local need✓ Team workplan✓ Before-and-after evidence✓ Measurable result✓ Community handover
Launch a practical cohort
Host a demonstration plot, provide equipment or sponsor field training.
WHSF welcomes schools, farms, community organisations, agricultural professionals, technology partners, universities and donors.