The Apprentice
Ages 4-5
#125 Goat Cart Driving
Role Model: Thor
Resource: "Harness Goat Training" guides
Progressive Sub-Goals
1
Introduction
Learns to harness a trained goat safely
2
Developing
Drives a goat cart in an enclosed area
3
Mastery
Navigates a simple course with turns
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#387 Gardening Basics
Role Model: Monty Don
Resource: "Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots" by Sharon Lovejoy
Progressive Sub-Goals
1
Introduction
Plants seeds and waters plants with help
2
Developing
Cares for a small garden plot independently
3
Mastery
Grows vegetables from seed to harvest
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The Maker
Ages 6-8
#208 Tractor Operation
Role Model: Tractor Ted
Resource: "Tractor Safety for Youth" (Extension service)
Progressive Sub-Goals
1
Introduction
Understands tractor controls and safety features
2
Developing
Drives tractor in open field with supervision
3
Mastery
Operates tractor for basic farm tasks (mowing, hauling)
4
Advanced
Attaches and operates implements (trailer, mower)
5
Expert
Performs routine tractor maintenance
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#394 Vegetable Gardening
Role Model: Charles Dowding
Resource: "Square Foot Gardening" by Mel Bartholomew
Progressive Sub-Goals
1
Introduction
Plans and plants a vegetable garden
2
Developing
Manages pests and diseases organically
3
Mastery
Produces significant harvest through the season
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The Polymath
Ages 16-18
#362 Advanced Farm Machinery
Role Model: Steven McBee
Resource: "Farm Machinery Operation" (Extension courses)
Progressive Sub-Goals
1
Introduction
Operates combine harvesters with supervision
2
Developing
Operates various implements (plows, seeders, balers)
3
Mastery
Performs field repairs on equipment
4
Advanced
Manages equipment maintenance schedules
5
Expert
Trains others on equipment operation
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The Innovator
Ages 9-12
#403 Fruit Tree Care
Role Model: Michael Phillips
Resource: "The Holistic Orchard" by Michael Phillips
Progressive Sub-Goals
1
Introduction
Helps with basic tree care and harvesting
2
Developing
Prunes young trees and manages pests
3
Mastery
Grafts trees and manages orchard health
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#411 Advanced Gardening
Role Model: Eliot Coleman
Resource: "The New Organic Grower" by Eliot Coleman
Progressive Sub-Goals
1
Introduction
Extends growing season with cold frames
2
Developing
Practices crop rotation and succession planting
3
Mastery
Manages year-round food production
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The Trailblazer
Ages 13-15
#417 Orchard Management
Role Model: John Bunker
Resource: "Apples and Man" by Frederick Drimmer
Progressive Sub-Goals
1
Introduction
Manages multiple fruit trees through seasons
2
Developing
Plans orchard layout and variety selection
3
Mastery
Runs productive orchard operation
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