About MAITCA
Maine Agriculture in the Classroom Association
(MAITCA) is a grassroots program coordinated by the United States Department
of Agriculture. Our goal is to help students gain a greater awareness of
the role of agriculture in the economy and society so that they will become
citizens who support wise agricultural policies.
Agriculture in the Classroom is carried
out in each state according to state needs and interests, by individuals
representing farm organizations, agribusiness, education, and government.
MAITCA was established in 1987 as an independent,
non-profit organization with the participation of the Maine Department
of Agriculture, Department of Education and Maine Farm Bureau. Many Maine
agricultural businesses and organizations support the establishment and
operation of MAITCA.
MAITCA currently promotes the understanding
of the food and fiber system in Maine and the nation, by providing information
of agricultural concepts to teachers, students, and interested citizens.
Our Mission Statement
To promote the understanding of agriculture and natural resources
among students, educators, and the general public.
Special Thank-You to our
Sponsors
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Our 2008 Sponsors
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Our 2007 Sponsors
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PLATINUM (2008)
Countryway Insurance
Maine Potato Board
ME Department of Agriculture
Wild Blueberry Commission
Agway Foundation, Inc.
Maine Agric. in the Classroom
Council
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PLATINUM (2007)
Countryway Insurance
Maine Potato Board
ME Department of Agriculture
Wild Blueberry Commission
Agway Foundation, Inc.
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GOLD (2008)
Farm Credit of Maine
Maine Dairy Promotion
Board
Johnny's Selected Seeds
AgCOM
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GOLD (2007)
Farm Credit of Maine
Maine Dairy Promotion
Board
Washington County SWCD
AgCOM
Maine Farm Bureau
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SILVER (2008)
Washington County SWCD
Farm Family Insurance
of Maine
Paris Farmers Union
Maine Aquaculture Association
Maine Farm Days
Patrick McLaughlin Agency
Sharon and Grover Foss
Maine State Pomological
Society
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SILVER (2007)
Maine Farmers Exchange
Farm Family Insurance
of Maine
Paris Farmers Union
Oakhurst Dairy
Maine State Grange
Maine Farm Days
Patrick McLaughlin Agency
Hammond Tractor Company,
Union
Sharon and Grover Foss
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BRONZE (2008)
Neil Piper
Pine Tree Holstein Friesian
Assn.
PEWTER (2008)
ME Highland Cattle Assn.
NE Vegetable & Berry
Growers
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BRONZE (2007)
Franklin County Farm
Bureau
ME Aquaculture Innovation
Center
Maine Sheep Breeders
Maine Antique Tractor
Club
Franklin County SWCD
Maine Angus Association
ME State Pomological
Society
Hemphills, Inc.
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PEWTER (2007)
Neil Piper
Wild Blueberry Land
Living Acres
Austin Associates P.A.
Down East RC&D
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Donation / Sponsorship Levels:
$1 - $49 = pewter
|| $50 - $99 = bronze
$100 - $499 = silver
|| $500 - $999 = gold ||
$1000+ = platinum
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