Mission Statement

A child-centric, agriculturally based farm program designed to cultivate developmental, social, and emotional skills for brighter futures.

We strive to empower individuals through inquiry, discovery, and project-based learning, fostering essential skills for personal growth and a deeper connection to agriculture.

• Cultivating intrinsic motivation
   
• Strengthening executive functioning skills
   
• Developing social and interpersonal abilities
   
• Building connections with community and agriculture
   
• Encouraging mentorship and guidance

Acacia’s Farm School integrates Oklahoma State Academic Standards (OSA K-8) with a hands-on farm-based curriculum. We emphasize experiential learning that nurtures critical thinking, problem-solving, and a strong connection to agriculture and sustainability.

Our curriculum is enriched with evidence-based educational tools that support diverse learning styles:

• Conscious Discipline – A social-emotional learning program that fosters self-regulation and positive classroom culture.
   
• iReady – An interactive learning platform that provides personalized instruction in reading and mathematics.
   
• IXL – A comprehensive, adaptive learning program that supports mastery of Oklahoma academic standards across subjects.
   
• Orton-Gillingham – A structured, multisensory approach to literacy instruction, tailored for students with dyslexia and reading challenges.

“The National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.”

Learners will complete  5 thematic units under the guidance of The National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

• Agriculture and the Environment
• Plants and Animal for Food, Fiber & Energy
• Food, Health, and Lifestyle
• Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
• Culture, Society, Economy &  Geography A curriculum matrix of over 300 leveled lesson plans will serve as the resource library for all relevant learning materials.

Learners will participate in Oklahoma State’s SNAP-Ed Program.

 
ADDITIONAL UNITS: 

• Growing Healthy Habits – Helps younger learners develop an appreciation for fresh vegetables while exploring the growing process.
   
• Healthy Kids Out of School – Encourages physical activity and healthy eating habits through engaging activities.
   
• DIG IN! – A ten-lesson, standards-based nutrition education program that makes connections across science, math, nutrition, and literacy.
   

FARM-BASED LEARNING & SEASONAL PROJECTS::

Learners will also choose a seasonal project related to agriculture, food production, or sustainability.

Each project will follow a structured approach:

1. Concept Development – Researching and planning a farm or agricultural project.
    
2. Procurement & Production – Gathering resources, planting, growing, and caring for crops or livestock.
    
3. Business & Financial Literacy – Managing budgeting, tracking profit/loss, and marketing farm products.
    
4. Completion & Presentation – Documenting progress in a record book and presenting findings to peers and the community.
   

This entails programmatic aspects from concept, procurement, production, profit/loss, completion/sale. A record book will be completed and presented. 

Thank you for your interest in Acacia’s Farm School. We look forward to working with your family as you proceed through the application process. 

Complete the following steps:

• Submit Acacia’s Farm Contact Form
• Upon receipt of the Contact Form, your family will be contacted to discuss additional enrollment questions and explore the learning possibilities our program holds for your child.