Educator Workshops

Bring your classroom to life!

Interested in incorporating agriculture, natural resources and the environment into your classroom but not quite sure how? Let us help get you started with a teacher training.

Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom staff will travel across the state to provide educators with resources and materials that integrate agriculture into existing curriculum. Lessons and activities are aligned to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Oregon Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Several hands-on activities, new resources and ideas are provided at these interactive workshops.

Workshops and resources are provided free of charge and schools and school districts may request a workshop customized to meet their needs.

Contact AITC to discuss details and schedule a workshop for your school or school district at aitc@oregonstate.edu or call (541) 737-8629. A minimum of 12 teachers per training is preferred.

We are offering multiple professional development opportunities throughout this school year. Visit our Professional Development page for more information.

Register for Upcoming Workshops

Beef and Cattle Workshops in Eastern Oregon:
May 1 | 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. in Boardman, Oregon
May 2 | 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. in Pendleton, Oregon

We are excited to offer two beef and cattle workshops in spring 2026, followed by a virtual field trip to Beef Northwest. Join us as we explore the importance of beef nutrition, sustainability, and technology in the beef and cattle industry, along with a variety of other topics. Attendees will hear from guest speakers in the industry and learn about Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom materials that highlight the importance of this commodity. Participants will also receive free classroom materials! Attendees are encouraged to pair this professional development opportunity with the engaging virtual field trip taking place on May 14.

Both workshops are free to attend and will earn you 6 PDUs each. You are encouraged to register for both, giving you 12 total PDUs!

2025-26 Professional Development Registration

Thank you for your interest in our professional development workshops! Please use this form to indicate which workshop you would like to attend. We will reach out 1-2 weeks before the workshop to confirm your acceptance into the workshop. If you can no longer attend, please let us know ASAP so we can let another educator fill your slot. Thank you!

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School/Organization*

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Email*

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Number of Students*

Which workshop are you applying to attend?*

Beef and Cattle (BOTH LOCATIONS), 5/1 & 5/2, 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Beef and Cattle (Boardman), 5/1, 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Beef and Cattle (Pendleton), 5/2, 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

(Past) VIRTUAL Sheep and Wool, 4/1, 4:00-5:30 p.m.

(Past) VIRTUAL Cheese is Whey Cool, 10/21/25, 4:00-5:00 p.m.

What grade(s) do you teach? (Select all that apply)*

Have you participated in an Oregon AITC workshop before?*

Yes

How did you hear about this workshop?*

AITC E-Newsletter

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How would you rate your knowledge on the following topics?

• Agricultural literacy is the understanding of and the ability to communicate the source and value of agriculture as it affects our quality of life.• “Workshop topic” refers to the workshop you are signing up for. For example, if the workshop is Honeybees in agriculture, how familiar are you with this topic?

Agricultural Literacy

Workshop Topic

Which of the following do you currently do in your classroom or teaching space?

Incorporate agriculture concepts in at least one subject area

Utilize Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom materials in at least one subject area

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Workshop Highlights

Standards-based, hands-on activities designed to be integrated into core content areas of science, language arts, social studies, and math
Interactive learning environment
Practical ideas for instant use in the classroom
Showcase resources in the AITC Lending Library – kits on animals, plants, nutrition, and more
Career information for food, agriculture and natural resources
Current information about the importance of agriculture
Flexible scheduling options
Experienced presenters
Teacher resources for each participant including curriculum and posters

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Agriculture in the Classroom is a nationwide educational program designed to help students develop an awareness and understanding that agriculture is the source of our food, clothing, shelter and other essentials. In Oregon, the program is a non-profit, 501 (c)(3) foundation. The College of Agricultural Sciences at Oregon State University (OSU) provides office space on the OSU campus.