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2023 Giving Tuesday

This Giving Tuesday, CAST opens its doors wider to future leaders in agriculture. Our goal is to empower 100 young professionals, providing them with the tools and connections they need to thrive in the fields of food, plant, and animal sciences.

What We've Raised So Far

Funded 50.628571428571%

GOALS $3,500

Join Us in Cultivating the Future of Agricultural Science

Our Giving Tuesday Mission: 100 Young Professional Memberships

We are committed to raising $3,500, allowing us to sponsor 100 Young Professional Memberships at $35.00 each. These memberships are a gateway for recent and soon-to-be graduates to engage deeply with the agricultural science community.

Why Your Support Matters:

Educational Empowerment: By sponsoring memberships, you’re giving young professionals access to CAST’s wealth of resources, including exclusive publications and reports.
Building Networks: These memberships offer a unique opportunity for young professionals to connect with established experts, enhancing their career prospects and understanding of agricultural science.
Fostering Science Communication: Your contribution helps new entrants in the field effectively communicate and navigate the complex world of agricultural science.

How You Can Make an Impact:

Donate Now: Click the button above to make your contribution. No matter the size, every donation brings us closer to our goal.
Spread the Word: After donating, share your support on social media. Let your network know how they can help support the future of agriculture. Use the hashtags #CASTGivingTuesday and #SupportCAST.
Sponsor a Student or Graduate: Particularly aimed at our university members, consider gifting a membership to a deserving young professional.

Your Role in Shaping the Future

Your support on Giving Tuesday goes beyond a simple donation; it’s an investment in the future of agricultural science and the young minds who will lead it.

Together, we can ensure that the next generation is equipped, connected, and ready to advance the field of agricultural science.

Thank you for your generous support and for believing in the potential of the next generation of agricultural scientists and communicators.

Progress

Ongoing

11

Donors

$1,772

Raised So Far!

Messages

"I wish to sponsor 3 of the 100 student goal for.a very worthy cause. "

- Stuckey, Richard

"Great Giving Tuesday idea! Wishing you success with the campaign and happy holidays!"

- Nelson, Kimberly

"Great way to support the future of agriculture."

- Herman, Julia

"I think this should be part of my pledge/goal to pay for a lifetime membership but I\'ve lost track of how many payments I\'ve made towards that goal. "

- Dilger, Anna

"Glad to support a great program."

- Beitz, Don

Help Support CAST

Your donation to CAST helps support the CAST mission of communicating science to meet the challenge of producing enough food, fiber and fuel for a growing population. Every gift, no matter the size, is appreciated.

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Our Mission

CAST, through its network of experts, assembles, interprets, and communicates credible, balanced, science-based information to policymakers, the media, the private sector, and the public.