Join a thriving, national network of communications professionals and educators.

ACE is an association of communications professionals and educators who extend research-based information about agriculture, natural resources, and life and human sciences to improve the lives of individuals, families and communities.

Why People Join

Networking

We are a network of potential partners, mentors, collaborators, and lifelong friends. We are a network of potential partners, mentors, collaborators, and lifelong friends. ACE’s AmpUP mentorship program is specifically designed to connect members of varied backgrounds and expertise from one institution to another.

Education

We teach and we learn the latest industry trends while celebrating the successes and analyzing the challenges of our peers during our annual conference and year-round webinars.

Research

Our quarterly, refereed Journal of Applied Communications chronicles cutting edge research conducted by us for us.

Practice

We offer practical information during our conference sessions and within our learning communities that can be used in the day-to-day operations of your office.

Leadership

We provide professional development, networking, and leadership opportunities aimed at elevating the skills and direction of every member.

Recognition

ACE members receive national attention and valuable critiques when submitting their work to the prestigious ACE Critique and Awards program.

Who is in ACE

373

Members

108

Years in Service (since 1913)

States + Washington, D.C.

Learning Communities

Universities

Organizations

The ONLY organization that lies at the intersection of research, education, and practice, providing a platform to champion the 21st century communicator.

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Institutional Membership | 12 Members - $1,920.00 (USD) Bundle (up to 12 members) Subscription period: 1 year No automatically recurring payments

Institutional Membership | 5 Members - $800.00 (USD) Bundle (up to 5 members) Subscription period: 1 year No automatically recurring payments The institutional membership categories offer organizations an opportunity to engage their departments as a group while still providing each member with ACE professional membership benefits. The Institutional members must all be employed or working within the same organization.

International Chapter - $160.00 (USD) Bundle (up to 10 members) Subscription period: 1 year No automatically recurring payments An international Chapter Membership allows for up to 10 professionals working in agriculture communications in a developing country to bundle their membership. One member will be the chapter designee.

Life -- paid - Free Subscription period: Unlimited For retirees who have completed paying the $300 life membership dues

Life Membership - Retiree Only - $300.00 (USD) Subscription period: Unlimited Life membership is a one time fee of $300.

Professional Member - $160.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year No automatically recurring payments For working professionals

Retiree Yearly -- $100 - $100.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year No automatically recurring payments Any member who has retired from employment is eligible for retired membership on the membership application form for the next membership year.

Student/Recent Graduate - $80.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year No automatically recurring payments Student/Recent Graduate Member. Any person who is a full-time student or has graduated within the last two years, will be eligible for this membership.