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Applications Open - 2026 CAST Science Communication Scholarship
Recognize excellence in agricultural science communication. The 2026 CAST Science Communication Scholarship awards $1,000 to one undergraduate or graduate student who best translates complex agricultural topics into clear, accurate, and impactful ...
Nominations Open — 2026 CAST Lifetime Achievement Award
Nominate a leader in agricultural science, communication, or policy. The CAST Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals whose career-long contributions have advanced agricultural science and its role in shaping food, agriculture, and ...
The CAST Initiative: Where We Are and What's Ahead
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
On Aug. 4, CAST CEO Chris Boomsma will host a members-only session to discuss one of the most significant conversations happening in American agriculture right now. Over the past several months, CAST has been exploring a major evolution in its role — ...
2026 CAST Annual Meeting & Student Innovation Conference
The CAST Annual Meeting brings together leaders in agricultural science, science communication, and innovation for a dynamic three-day event hosted by Bayer CropScience in St. Louis, MO. Under the theme "Science That Feeds Tomorrow," this gathering ...