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CAST members support the organization in addressing critical global issues such as food security, water and soil conservation, sustainable land use, and agricultural and environmental science. This is achieved through the creation of science-based publications, online resources, and videos developed by experts in the field and made accessible to a wide audience.
As a CAST member, you will have access to a wide array of valuable resources, including exclusive sessions, content, and benefits across all CAST projects and initiatives. While CAST strives to provide significant resources to the public, members receive additional advantages such as deeper insights, early access, and opportunities for direct engagement with agricultural science experts. Here’s a summary of the exceptional resources available to you as a CAST member:
Whether you’re a policymaker, a member of the media, or someone seeking well-researched, trusted, and non-partisan scientific information, CAST offers a wealth of publications on a wide range of agricultural science topics. These papers are created by recognized experts in their fields and are written in an accessible style to help anyone understand critical issues in agriculture. Publications are listed with the most recent releases first, and the search feature allows members to find specific publications by series, subject, or title.
CAST’s signature newsletters are packed with valuable content. Each weekly issue of CAST Connections includes lead articles on timely agricultural topics, numerous live links to current agricultural news items, advance notices on CAST’s publications and activities, and more. NewsCAST provides CAST members with everything related to CAST on a monthly basis, including information on events and projects, impact reports, and media coverage of CAST activities.
Members can tune in monthly to hear interviews with experts, updates on agricultural trends, and insights into the latest CAST projects. The podcast is designed to provide accessible and engaging content for both students and professionals in agriculture.
This monthly video series allows members to submit questions to top academics and industry leaders. Each session provides expert insights on agricultural topics, with full-length videos available to the public and shorter clips optimized for social media.
A monthly live webinar series where CAST members can interact with leading experts in agricultural science. Members can join the discussion, ask questions, and gain direct insights from professionals at the forefront of agricultural research and innovation.
CAST members enjoy access to webinars featuring discussions on current agricultural topics, including live Q&A sessions. These webinars are recorded and available on the CAST website and YouTube, offering flexibility to stay updated on industry trends.
Members can participate in this annual conference, where students showcase their research, attend workshops, and network with industry leaders. Open to student members, this event encourages innovation and provides career-building opportunities.
Graduate and professional student members can apply for one of three $1,000 scholarships aimed at developing science communication skills. Scholarship recipients will attend the Student Innovation Conference, with travel expenses covered by CAST.
The Learning Center offers members a wide range of educational materials, from K-12 resources to advanced collegiate and policymaker content. Members have exclusive access to webinars, lesson plans, and resources aimed at fostering knowledge in agricultural science.
Additional benefits are available to CAST’s organizational members. In contribution at suggested amounts provide the opportunity for a seat on the CAST Board of Representatives, participation in the CAST work groups, attending the Annual Meeting and voting rights for CAST elections.
*Membership amounts are discretionary (any membership contributions are appreciated)
To mail in payment fill out the form available here.
*Membership amounts are discretionary (any membership contributions are appreciated)
For more information on any of our membership packages, contact our membership department!
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.
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.
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