Science That Feeds Tomorrow

CAST’s Campaign for Growth, Impact, and Connection

This year, CAST is launching a bold transformation—redefining how we connect with members, support students, and share science that shapes the future of food, agriculture, and the environment.

Why We’re Evolving

For over 50 years, CAST has served as a trusted source of science-based information in agriculture. But the world has changed—and so have the needs of our members, students, and society.

This campaign is our commitment to:

✅ Strengthen the CAST community
✅ Simplify and improve membership benefits
✅ Elevate student engagement and leadership
✅ Expand access to science communication tools
✅ Increase our visibility and impact

What’s New at CAST?

A Unified Message

We’ve refreshed how we talk about CAST—online, in print, and in person—to reflect our core mission: science that feeds tomorrow. You’ll see the new message across our publications, events, and member communications.

A Stronger Member Experience

We’ve refreshed how we talk about CAST—online, in print, and in person—to reflect our core mission: science that feeds tomorrow. You’ll see the new message across our publications, events, and member communications. We redesigned the InfoHub, created new guides and onboarding tools, and improved how members access benefits. 🔗 [Login to InfoHub]

A Fresh Look at Programs

From Ask the Expert to The CAST Hour Podcast, our programs now connect more clearly to CAST’s mission and offer more ways for members to get involved. 🔗 [Explore Programs]

Free Student Membership

Students at CAST member institutions can now join for free—opening the door to scholarships, conferences, and mentorship. 🔗 [Join as a Student]

Measuring Our Impact

By the end of this 12-month campaign, CAST aims to:

  • Increase membership retention by 25%

  • Double student participation

  • Expand our digital reach by 50%

  • Launch a new generation of publications and science communicators

We’ll be sharing updates and milestones here throughout the year.