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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.

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Register for Upcoming Workshops

VIRTUAL Sheep and Wool Workshop
Date: April 1st, 4:00-5:30 pm


We are excited to offer a virtual sheep and wool workshop in the spring of 2026, followed by a virtual field trip to Krebs Sheep Company. Join us as we explore the importance of sheep, the wool industry, and the history of fibers in Oregon. Attendees will hear from guest speakers in the industry and learn about Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom materials that highlight the importance of this FIBER. Plus, attendees will receive free classroom materials. Attendees are encouraged to pair this professional development opportunity with the engaging sheep and wool virtual field trip taking place on April 2nd.

This workshop is FREE to attend.

Sponsored by the Oregon Sheep Commission.

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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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

Contact us today to get a workshop scheduled for your school or school district.