Maine Ag in the Classroom Summer Teacher's Institute

2026 MAITC Summer Teacher's Institute, August 3 - 7, 2026 at the Downeast Institute, Beals, ME

Located on the rocky coast of Maine at the Marine Science Station for the University of Maine. Tours include marine, wild blueberry, aquaculture and downeast agriculture!

38 Contact Hours Awarded – 3.8 CEUs

More information and registration here: https://maine.agclassroom.org/programs/summer-institute/

Agenda at a Glance:

• Monday, August 3 – Travel to the Institute in Washington County – Move in, Lunch included, Orientation, guest speakers 
• Tuesday, August 4 – 8:00 AM Start, speakers & resources, Curricula, and meals on campus 
• Wednesday, August 5 – Bus Tour of Local Agriculture, dinner off-site – evening activity 
• Thursday, August 6 – Bus Tour Continues – Aquaculture and MORE! Friday, 
• August 7 – Breakfast, classroom and lunch on Campus with afternoon to Travel home 

Conference Fee $225.00 before Deadline July 14, 2025, or $275 afterward (if space is available) First Come, First Serve Opportunity basis!