General Support to CAST

General Support contributions fund CAST's full program portfolio across three pillars: Inform (creating and sharing knowledge), Convene (engaging and building community), and Guide (shaping direction).

What General Support Funds:

Four to six peer-reviewed publications annually addressing agriculture, food, and environmental topics
Weekly CAST Pulse podcast and newsletter reaching policymakers, educators, and industry professionals
Two to three CAST Labs per year piloting new communication formats and exploring emerging issues
Monthly CAST Insights briefs providing data-driven policy and regulatory guidance
Quarterly Summit Series convenings and monthly Meet the Expert webinars
CAST Awards recognizing excellence in agricultural science communication

Why General Support Matters:

CAST operates with a three-person full-time staff managing 19 active programs. Unrestricted funding provides flexibility to respond to emerging agricultural issues, invest in technology and infrastructure, and maintain program quality across all deliverables.

General Support to CAST

$11,012.00 raised of $50,000.00 goal

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