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Member and society programs

ASA, CSSA, and SSSA offer a variety of programs designed to help you advance your career, your 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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Publications

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

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Events

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

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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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Career development

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

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Certification

The Societies offer two certification programs for Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) and Certified Professional Soil Scientists (CPSS). Certification serves as the benchmark for this expertise.

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Science policy

ASA, CSSA, and SSSA 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 ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, featuring research highlights, member news, science policy, meeting news, and career and education information.

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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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Comprehensive book collection focusing on agronomic, crop, and soil sciences

ASA, CSSA, and SSSA publish peer-reviewed textbooks, professional guides, and reference books on the topics of agricultural, crop, soil, and environmental science. Society members can publish their book for free.

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

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CSA News is the official monthly magazine highlighting society members, science policy, careers, education, and more.

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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 job postings specific to agronomy, crop, soil, and environmental science
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  • Connect with career and resume coaches
  • Post jobs to reach our highly qualified network of job seekers
  • Take advantage of an exclusive 10% member discount on job postings
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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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