Maine Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) aims to enhance awareness among students about agriculture's pivotal role in the economy and society, encouraging informed citizens who back sound agricultural policies and local initiatives. Funded through specialty license plates, grants, and private contributions, MAITC has reached over 77,000 students, promoting agricultural understanding statewide and nationally since 2007.
The Agricultural Awareness Grant, offering up to $1,000, is designed for projects that infuse agricultural concepts into PreK-12 curricula, aiming to deepen understanding of the food and fiber system both within Maine and the nation. These grants, with a maximum one-year duration, support initiatives in School Gardens and Greenhouses, Agricultural Awareness, and Agricultural Leadership to bolster agricultural education.