The first episode celebrates CAST’s flagship awards and their role in advancing agricultural science communication.
🎖 CAST Lifetime Achievement Award
Announced today, the inaugural award honors Ambassador Kenneth M. Quinn, President Emeritus of the World Food Prize Foundation, for his lifetime of leadership in global food security and agricultural diplomacy.
🏅 Borlaug CAST Communication Award (BCCA)
Dr. David Ortega, Professor at Michigan State University, joins the podcast to discuss his work in food economics and consumer behavior as the 2025 BCCA recipient.
💬 Reflections from 2024 BCCA Recipient Jack Bobo
Executive Director of the Rothman Family Institute for Food Studies at UCLA, Bobo shares insights on trust, communication, and the importance of connecting science to public understanding.
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About the CAST Pulse Podcast The CAST Pulse Podcast releases a new episode every Wednesday, featuring conversations on agricultural innovation, science communication, and policy with experts, students, and leaders across the agricultural sciences.
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