FARM STEW Christ-Centered School Certification
"DON'T JUST TEACH THE RECIPE. LIVE THE RECIPE."
Assessing both what a school HAS and what it DOES: systems, practices, learning activities, participation, and tangible evidence of change.
Empowering schools to faithfully implement the 8-ingredient FARM STEW recipe—cultivating healthy, sustainable, Christ-centered learning environments where students, families, and communities thrive in body, mind, and spirit.
"Don't just teach the recipe. Live the recipe." — Recognized across all 8 ingredients.
The 8 FARM STEW Ingredients
A comprehensive, biblically grounded lifestyle framework addressing the root causes of malnutrition, poverty, and disease.
Garden-based learning, soil stewardship, nutritious food production
Christ-centered character, hope, gratitude, kindness, and prayer
Healthy sleep, work rhythms, sabbath rest, and emotional balance
Nutritious color-rich plant foods, balanced plates, growth tracking
Clean private latrines, handwashing stations with soap/ash, clean kitchen
Self-control, pure habits, substance-free environment, wise decisions
Student entrepreneurship, financial literacy, practical work ethic
Safe treated drinking water, hygienic storage, conservation & care
Four Layers of Implementation
Leadership → Teachers → Students → Families & Community
Certification assesses evidence across all 4 school layers to guarantee sustainable impact rather than superficial compliance.
Certification Recognition Levels
Clear benchmarks that motivate continuous institutional growth over two-year cycles.
BRONZE — LEARN
"Do we know the Recipe?"
- All 6 Core Standards verified met
- At least 3 Excellence Standards
- Teachers trained in FARM STEW
- School Improvement Plan established
SILVER — PRACTICE
"Are we practicing the Recipe?"
- All 6 Core Standards verified met
- At least 4 Excellence Standards
- Functioning activities & active garden/enterprise
- Demonstrated student leadership & behavior change
GOLD — TRANSFORM
"Is the Recipe transforming our school & community?"
- All 6 Core Standards verified met
- ALL 5 Excellence Standards verified met
- Documented community transformation & home adoption
- Sustainable systems & mentoring neighboring schools
Accreditation Journey
How the Certification Process Works
A transparent, rigorous, quality-assured pathway from initial self-assessment to official recognition.
Register & Profile
School registers leadership, teachers, garden capacity, and baseline implementation details.
Self-Assessment & Evidence
Staff evaluate all 6 Core & 5 Excellence standards, uploading photos, lesson plans, and audit logs.
Assessor Review & Site Visit
Authorized assessor inspects plots, interviews learners, verifies water/toilets, and tests skills.
Decision & Digital Certificate
Official certification committee confirms Bronze, Silver, or Gold with 2-year verified credential.