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Member and society programs

The Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) offers a variety of programs designed to help you advance your career, crop science, and a sustainable future for us all.

Membership

Members receive a variety of benefits, including discounts, educational content, networking opportunities, and more.

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Continuing education

The Societies offer hundreds of articles, webinars, and podcasts, many of which can help you towards your certification.

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Events

The Societies host multiple national and regional meetings throughout the year.

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Publications

The Societies collectively publish thirteen journals, hundreds of books, and two magazines.

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Career development

Career opportunities abound in our career center. Share and search for current career opportunities.

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Science policy

The Societies work to represent the needs and priorities of their members to policymakers in Washington, D.C.

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News

CSA News is the official magazine for members of the Societies, featuring research highlights, member news, science policy, meeting news, and career and education information.

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About CSSA: Crop science for a better world

The Crop Science Society of America is a leading scientific and professional organization that facilitates the development, dissemination, and application of crop science.

  • Headquartered in Madison, WI, and established in 1956
  • Serves 5,000+ members dedicated to discovering and applying plant science solutions to improve the human condition and protect the planet
  • Organized into nine Divisions of Interest: Crop Breeding and Genetics; Crop Physiology & Metabolism; Crop Ecology, Management & Quality; Seed Physiology, Production & Technology; Turfgrass Science; Forage & Grazinglands; Genomics, Molecular Genetics, and Biotechnology; Plant Genetic Resources; and Crops for Nutrition & Health
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Benefits of membership

  • Enjoy access to our Online Library, including articles and archives of our 13 journals and all books published by ASA, CSSA, and SSSA.
  • Claim your $300 discount on meeting registration for professional members, with reduced rates for early career, student, and emeritus members.
  • Read monthly issues of CSA News, which highlights the best science news from our journals and membership.
  • Use your 33% discount on unlimited learning and CEU opportunities through a one-year Online Library subscription.
  • Check out page charge discounts of 50% (plus seven free pages up front) for members publishing in Agronomy Journal, Crop Science, or Soil Science Society of America Journal.

  • Network through Communities, Divisions, and Sections, which bring members together based on scientific and topical interest areas
  • Access discussion boards on the Member Hub
  • Read our exclusive biweekly email newsletter News Flash
  • Grow your editorial experience as a peer reviewer or journal editor
  • Volunteer for committee service, meeting event planning, mentorship, and leadership
  • Make a change through science policy initiatives like Congressional Visits Day and the ASA, CSSA, and SSSA Advocacy Toolkit
  • Support Agronomic Science Foundation programs
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Timely and relevant scientific research valuable to a broad audience

ASA, CSSA, and SSSA publish thirteen peer-reviewed scientific journals, including six gold open access journals, in support of the agronomy, crop, soil, and environmental science fields.



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Coverage of new discoveries, member news, in-depth features, and applied solutions

CSA News is the official monthly magazine highlighting society members, science policy, careers, education, and more. Crops & Soils features content for certified professionals with a focus on solutions to daily challenges while providing self-study continuing education unit opportunities.

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Expand your career opportunities with the Science Societies Career Center

  • Find jobs specific to agronomy, crop, soil, and environmental science
  • Sign up for custom job alerts
  • Connect with career and resume coaches
  • Post jobs to reach our network of job seekers
  • Take advantage of an exclusive 10% member discount on job posts
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Make a difference in the future of agronomy, crop, and soil science

The Agronomic Science Foundation raises, invests, and distributes funds for the benefit of our members, students, and future contributors to our scientific community.

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