The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) announced on March 20 that Frances Pierce has joined its communications team as a Creative Media Assistant Intern for the Spring and Summer of 2026.
Pierce is a senior majoring in agricultural communications at Oklahoma State University. She is originally from California, attended junior college before transferring to OSU, and will graduate in May 2026. She is currently considering her options after graduation, including the possibility of attending graduate school.
In her new role, Pierce will assist with graphic design and layout for social media and newsletters, edit short-form videos and podcasts, develop creative assets for CAST publications and campaigns, and contribute to digital storytelling and visual branding. Her work will support CAST’s mission of providing credible, science-based information about food, agriculture, and the environment to a wide audience.
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The group extends its membership internationally to influence global agriculture systems, natural-resource management practices, and public discussions according to the official website. It collaborates with scientific societies, individual scientists, students, company members, and nonprofits in support of research initiatives and communication efforts according to the official website.
Farm Country Today and Farm Country News- IA operates as a nonprofit institution under a governance framework with bylaws according to the official website. The organization produces task-force reports, commentaries, special publications, and issue papers on topics such as agricultural science, technology developments in plant and soil science, animal science issues, and food science for use by both policymakers and the public according to the official website.
