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CAST membership connects you with leading experts, exclusive programs, and a global network of science communicators in agriculture. Whether you’re a student, professional, or organization, CAST offers the tools to learn, create, and connect.

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Why Join CAST?

  • Access to signature programs (Academy, Labs, Studio, Summit Series).
  • A clear path of engagement from student to leader.
  • Opportunities to publish, present, and gain recognition.
  • A community shaping the future of agricultural science communication.

Individual Membership Tiers

CAST’s individual tiers are designed to support you at every stage of your journey — from student to science leader. Each level unlocks new opportunities to learn, create, and connect through CAST’s programs, publications, and recognition.

Student Explorer

*free for students from University Members
$ 39 Yearly
  • Access to CAST Academy (self-paced courses)
  • Subscription to CAST Pulse (weekly digest)
  • Subscription to CAST Connections (monthly, public-facing)
  • Subscription to Voices Monthly (member stories)
  • Eligible to submit to Voices Project
  • Eligible to participate in Labs & Sprint Grants
  • Eligible for Student Voice Award
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Pro Ally

$ 99 Yearly
  • All Explorer benefits +
  • Access to CAST Insights (monthly expert roundup)
  • Digital edition of Voices Journal (annual compilation)
  • Invitations to CAST events
  • Eligibility for CAST Awards
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Science Builder

$ 299 Yearly
  • All Pro Ally benefits +
  • Lead CAST Labs
  • Co-publish with CAST
  • Featured in Studio and Pulse
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Leader Circle

$ 999 Yearly
  • All Builder benefits +
  • Exclusive roundtables & Summit Series
  • Judge CAST Awards
  • Help design CAST programs
  • Enhanced recognition in CAST Pulse, Insights, and Studio
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Organizational Membership Tiers

Organizational tiers give your team direct access to CAST’s network, programs, and visibility. From startups to global leaders, these memberships scale benefits to help your organization develop talent, share expertise, and shape the conversation in agricultural science.

Startup

$ 500 Yearly
  • Access for 3 staff members
  • Subscriptions: CAST Pulse, Connections, Voices Monthly
  • Access to CAST Academy
  • Eligible to submit to Voices Project
  • Student Engagement Pipeline (CAST U) – connect with students for internships, mentoring, and Labs participation
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Ally

$ 1500 Yearly
  • All Startup benefits +
  • Access for 9 staff members
  • CAST Insights (monthly expert roundup)
  • Eligibility for staff to participate in CAST Labs
  • Features in CAST Studio content (videos, reels, infographics)
  • Priority invitations to CAST events
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Builder

$ 5000 Yearly
  • All Ally benefits +
  • Access for 30 staff members
  • Eligibility to lead CAST Labs
  • One seat on the CAST Board of Representatives
  • Organizational recognition in CAST Pulse and CAST Insights
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Catalyst

$ 10000 Yearly
  • All Builder benefits +
  • Access for 30 staff members
  • Opportunity to provide strategic input on CAST programs
  • One seat on the CAST Board of Representatives
  • Organizational recognition in CAST Pulse and CAST Insights
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Vanguard

$ 20000 Yearly
  • All Catalyst benefits +
  • Unlimited staff access
  • Brand integration across CAST newsletters and media outputs
  • Co-branding of CAST Awards
  • Exclusive leadership role in the CAST Summit Series
  • One annual custom collaboration project with CAST (Studio feature, Lab topic, or Academy module – CREATE + LEARN)
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Individual Benefits
CategoryExplorer (Free / $39)Pro Ally ($99)Science Builder ($299)Leader Circle ($999)
ProgramsAcademy, Labs (eligible), Sprint GrantsAcademy, Labs (eligible), Sprint GrantsAcademy, Labs (lead), Co-publish, Sprint GrantsAcademy, Labs (lead), Co-publish, Sprint Grants
Studio & VoicesSubmit to VoicesSubmit to Voices + Voices JournalFeatured in Studio + Voices JournalFeatured in Studio + Voices Journal
NewslettersPulse, Connections, Voices MonthlyPulse, Connections, Voices Monthly, Insights, Voices JournalPulse, Connections, Voices Monthly, Insights, Voices JournalPulse, Connections, Voices Monthly, Insights, Voices Journal
RecognitionStudent Voice Award eligibilityRising Voice Award eligibilityLab of the Year eligibilityJudge Awards eligibility
Leadership–––Summit Series access + Help design programs
Organizational Benefits
CategoryStartup($500 / 3 staff)Ally ($1,500 / 9 staff)Builder ($5,000 / 30 staff)Catalyst ($10,000 / 60 staff)Vanguard ($25,000 / Unlimited)
ProgramsAcademyAcademy + Labs (eligible)Academy + Labs (lead)Academy + Labs (lead)Academy + Labs (lead)
Studio & VoicesSubmit to VoicesFeatured in StudioFeatured in StudioFeatured in StudioCustom Studio/Academy/Lab project
NewslettersPulse, Connections, Voices MonthlyPulse, Connections, Voices Monthly, Insights, Partner & Org UpdatePulse, Connections, Voices Monthly, Insights, Partner & Org UpdatePulse, Connections, Voices Monthly, Insights, Partner & Org UpdatePulse, Connections, Voices Monthly, Insights, Partner & Org Update
Recognition––Recognition in Pulse & InsightsProminent recognition across all newsletters/mediaBrand integration + Awards co-branding + Global recognition
LeadershipStudent Engagement pipelinePriority event invitationsBoard of Representatives seatStrategic input into programsSummit Series leadership role + Annual custom project

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