Summer Agriculture Institute The Voice of Agriculture in the Mountain State

2023 Summer Agricultural Institute (SAI) for Educators

June 21 - 22, 2023
Wingate by Wyndham Vienna
Registration deadline: May 31, 2023

3 hours of graduate professional development credits available
(WVFB Conference registration and attendance required for WVU credit)
Approved by WVDE for recertification credit
FREE teaching materials
Practical, hands-on applications for your classroom
Lessons in math, science, reading, writing and social studies your kids will love
Learn about vast areas of agriculture and potential careers

Registration is Open

We have a special guest this year at SAI, Mrs. Shannon Anderson, author of this year's agriculture book of the year 'I Love Strawberries'.

Shannon is an award-winning children's book author and national speaker. She taught for 25 years, from first grade through college level and was named one of the 10 teachers who "Awed and inspired" the today show in 2019.

Save the date:

The 2023 Institute has been set for June 21-22.

We will post more information here after the first of the year.

Summer Ag Institute (SAI) registration fees to West Virginia Farm Bureau range from $85 - $275, depending on lodging preferences.

PAST PARTICIPANTS OF THE INSTITUTE MAY REAPPLY AS COURSE CONTENT IS NEW FOR 2023. (*WVU Enrollment for credit NOT required to attend SAI)

Some county Farm Bureaus offer scholarships (for conference fees-not credit hours) call 800- 398-4630 x 313 for more information.

For certification renewal:
AGEE 930, section 6AA PRDV: Ag in the Classroom (CRN# 50994)

Registration & info available online at: https://online.wvu.edu/admissions/professional-development

Additional coursework including lesson plan development will be required in addition to the two-day conference for WVU credits.

Registration with BOTH WVFB & WVU required for graduate credits.
Registration fees paid to WVFB do not cover cost of WVU credits.

To Register For the Summer Ag Institute:
- Download the Application
- Fill out the Application Form
- Mail your Application and Check or Money Order to:

SUMMER AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE, C/O WVFB FOUNDATION, 62 FARM BUREAU ROAD, BUCKHANNON, WV 26201