Join CAST

As a CAST member, you can help CAST to address some of the most important issues that impact our planet, such as how to feed the world’s population; water and soil conservation; leading land use practices; and animal, food, and environmental science. This is accomplished through credible science-based publications, online resources, and videos that are written and supported by scientists, economists, legal experts, and other professionals, then made available to a wide audience.

Individual Memberships

Student Membership (FREE!)

Student membership is available to those currently enrolled as a full-time student (according to your educational institution’s policy) at an accredited college or university. A student member must provide an educational (.edu) email address or proof of full-time enrollment status to verify student membership eligibility.

Young Professional Membership ($35/year)

The “Young Professional” membership is available to individuals who were enrolled as full-time students (according to your educational institution’s policy) at an accredited college or university and have graduated within the last two years. A Young Professional member must provide proof of eligibility.

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.