Society Memberships

Society membership includes nonprofit scientific societies (generally U.S. national societies that may include some members in other countries) whose principal purposes are advancing science, education, and the scientific and professional interests of their members.

Society Membership Information

CAST welcomes new society members. Society membership includes nonprofit scientific societies (generally U.S. national societies that may include some members in other countries) whose principal purposes are advancing science, education, and the scientific and professional interests of their members.

Each member society designates one representative to serve a three-year term on the CAST Board of Representatives. The representative is expected to attend one meeting of the board each year, participate throughout the year as a member of one Work Group, and serve as a liaison between CAST and the society. Click here to see a list of current society members.

Society Benefits

Representation of member society to the CAST Board of Representatives
Direct impact on the communication of agricultural science and how it is relayed to legislators, regulators, policymakers, the media, the private sector, and the public
Direct input about topics chosen for CAST publications and activities
Presence in public policy decision making through publications, briefings, roundtables, and other events, CAST represents the science perspective
Free access to all CAST publications and informative communications by mail and e-mail, as well as through the CAST website
Scientific representation in the public policy arena on food, agricultural, and environmental issues
Opportunities to participate in or partner with CAST in events such as roundtables, workshops, or conferences
Networking and awareness of all sectors of science
Association with preeminent science source for food, agricultural, and environmental issues
Support the future of agriculture and its best interests

Society Contribution Requirements

Societies with fewer than 1,000 members $1,500
Societies with 1,000 and more members $3,000

Organizational membership is granted on application, which must be approved by a majority vote of the Board of Directors, and payment of dues.

Society Membership Information Form

For more information regarding membership, please contact our membership department at 515-292-2125.

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Our Mission

CAST, through its network of experts, assembles, interprets, and communicates credible, balanced, science-based information to policymakers, the media, the private sector, and the public.