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5th Edition 2025

The Communicating Agriculture Beyond Academia program is designed to help graduate students in agriculture-related fields develop the skills needed to share their research and knowledge with non-scientific audiences. Whether you’re studying animal science, agronomy, economics, or anything in between, this program will give you the tools to communicate more effectively beyond academic circles.

Participants will take part in workshops, peer discussions, and real-world practice activities — all focused on science communication and public engagement.

Program Highlights:

 

  • 📣 Learn how to tailor your message for general audiences

  • 💬 Practice science storytelling, media communication, and more

  • 🏨 Get a chance to attend a fall conference with hotel and meals paid by the program

  • 🤝 Build connections with fellow students and professionals in ag and communication

  • 💸 Free to participate – no registration fee

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What our previous participants say

4.8/5
"This conference was a really good investment of my time. I'll be definitely coming back next year"

Daniel Rosales
Student Participant
South Dakota State University
5/5
"I truly enjoyed the entire program as it opened up a new horizon of thinking and presenting my research"

Mamunur Rahman
Student Participant
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

4.7/5
"Messaging science-based evidence/work to the general public and any audience is so valuable. Great goal for this program to have"
Tom Peterson
Industry Participant
Midwest Dairy
4.7/5
"Great interaction and opportunities for the students"


Rhea Waldman
Industry Participant
SD Discovery Center