MEMBERSHIP & GIFTS
LOCKWOOD FARM, HAMDEN - In 1910, The Station’s Board of Control purchased the original 20 acres of the farm with funds of the William R. Lockwood Trust. They selected the site for its orchards. The Board’s other purchases, as late as 1997, enlarged the Farm to 75 acres. The hybrid corn that feeds the world was invented on Lockwood Farm. The Farm serves as an outdoor laboratory for Experiment Station scientists who conduct research to learn how to manage plant pathogens and insect pests of agricultural crops and trees. Scientists also evaluate new crops for Connecticut, test fruits and vegetables, and evaluate crops for biofuel. Lockwood Farm has a bird and butterfly garden that is accessible to all and a popular spot for visitors. On the first Wednesday in August each year, citizens can meet scientists and staff and learn about experiments at Plant Science Day, the Station’s annual open house. In 2023, Plant Science Day is on Aug. 2.
MEMBERSHIP
Your membership dollars and gifts to Experiment Station Associates (ESA) go directly to support and encourage the work of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES, Ag Station or Station).
The Ag Station is an unparalleled and essential resource for those in the agricultural, horticultural, environmental and public health fields within the state. It stands by its motto, Protecting Agriculture, Public Health and the Environment.
ESA directly promotes the Station to both the legislature and the public, and through assistance in the Station's educational efforts.
ESA's members are just like you: interested, engaged citizens, professionals and businesses who are dedicated to assuring a strong future for the Station.
EARLY CAREER SCIENTIST AWARD (ECS Award)
Since 2019 ESA has funded a summer intern (or two) for a scientist new to the organization and their career. The Early Career Scientist Award of $10,000 is given to CAES, which then gathers a committee to choose the recipient(s). This has been a very successful initiative, and is becoming ESA's primary fundraising focus. We hope you'll consider adding a gift along with your membership!
Please consider a membership gift and/or help support a summer research assistant today!
MEMBERSHIP & GIFT LEVELS
Individual Membership – $20
Family Membership – $30
Supporting Membership – $50
Business/Organization – $50
Patron Membership – $100
Student/Senior Membership (65+) – $15
Student/Senior Family – $25
Gift: Early Career Scientist Award – any amount
Gift: Unrestricted – any amount
Click the dropdown menu below to make an online payment (see "important note" just above it) or use the button at bottom to print out a form and send it with payment to:
Experiment Station Associates
C/O Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
123 Huntington Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Your membership dollars and gifts to Experiment Station Associates (ESA) go directly to support and encourage the work of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES, Ag Station or Station).
The Ag Station is an unparalleled and essential resource for those in the agricultural, horticultural, environmental and public health fields within the state. It stands by its motto, Protecting Agriculture, Public Health and the Environment.
ESA directly promotes the Station to both the legislature and the public, and through assistance in the Station's educational efforts.
ESA's members are just like you: interested, engaged citizens, professionals and businesses who are dedicated to assuring a strong future for the Station.
EARLY CAREER SCIENTIST AWARD (ECS Award)
Since 2019 ESA has funded a summer intern (or two) for a scientist new to the organization and their career. The Early Career Scientist Award of $10,000 is given to CAES, which then gathers a committee to choose the recipient(s). This has been a very successful initiative, and is becoming ESA's primary fundraising focus. We hope you'll consider adding a gift along with your membership!
Please consider a membership gift and/or help support a summer research assistant today!
MEMBERSHIP & GIFT LEVELS
Individual Membership – $20
Family Membership – $30
Supporting Membership – $50
Business/Organization – $50
Patron Membership – $100
Student/Senior Membership (65+) – $15
Student/Senior Family – $25
Gift: Early Career Scientist Award – any amount
Gift: Unrestricted – any amount
Click the dropdown menu below to make an online payment (see "important note" just above it) or use the button at bottom to print out a form and send it with payment to:
Experiment Station Associates
C/O Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
123 Huntington Street
New Haven, CT 06511
JOIN | GIVE
Join as a member and/or give a gift to our Early Career Scientist Award (to help one or more worthy "newbie" CAES scientists hire research assistants for the summer)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Use the dropdown menu below to join and/or give, and if you want to give more than the stated amount to the gift options, just use the multiplier (+) to increase by $10 increments.
Join as a member and/or give a gift to our Early Career Scientist Award (to help one or more worthy "newbie" CAES scientists hire research assistants for the summer)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Use the dropdown menu below to join and/or give, and if you want to give more than the stated amount to the gift options, just use the multiplier (+) to increase by $10 increments.
The "Give to ESA" button below is another way to make a donation via PayPal.
Find the membership level above, and add a gift if you like.
Find the membership level above, and add a gift if you like.