AGRO is a division of the American Chemical Society. Its purpose is to promote knowledge benefiting society through advancements in agricultural public health, and environmental science and technologies.

Announcements

• The AGRO Call for Papers for the 238th ACS National Meeting and Exposition in Washington DC, August 16-20, 2009 is now available.
• AGRO has received $12,500 in funding for two proposals submitted to the 2008 ACS Innovative Grants Program. The first project will support development of our new web presence, and the second will be used to introduce AGRO as a global entity for scientific and technical exchange and international collaboration on agricultural issues. Both proposals were submitted as a result of goals established in our new strategic plan.
• AGRO will sponsor a symposium at the SETAC North America 29th Annual Meeting in Tampa, Florida, “Modern Pesticides in Urban Environments”, November 16-20, 2008. Come join us for a dynamic program with refreshments and open discussion at the end of the symposium.
• In 2009, AGRO will only be programming at the ACS Fall National Meeting in Washington DC, August 16-20, 2009. Symposium ideas may be submitted to the 2009 Program Chair, Ellen Arthur.
• AGRO has developed a new strategic plan for the next three years with three over-arching goals. Details on this plan and opportunities for participation are now available.
• AGRO successfully hosted the 4th Pan Pacific Conference on Pesticide Science in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 1-5, 2008. See details.