Congressional Visits DayHomeScience PolicyGet InvolvedApply now for Congressional Visits Day AwardsApplications are now open through Dec. 3, 2026. These awards are available to all ASA, CSSA, and SSSA members and help support participation in Congressional Visits Day (CVD) in Washington, D.C.If you’re interested in bringing your expertise to Capitol Hill and advocating for food, agriculture, and natural resources research funding, apply to participate in CVD. Apply now 2027 Congressional Visits DayThe next Congressional Visits Day will take place March 15–18, 2027 in Washington, D.C.March 15: TravelMarch 16: Advocacy trainingMarch 17: Capitol Hill visitsMarch 18: TravelWhy participate?Scientists, students, and certified professionals are highly effective advocates for food, agriculture, and natural resources research funding. CVD gives ASA, CSSA, and SSSA members an opportunity to engage with Capitol Hill and show the value of research funding.Note: Preference will be given to members who are voting citizens in the U.S. but all members are welcome to apply. If you would like to attend without applying for a grant, meaning you will be responsible for your own expenses, please contact us.2026 CVD photos View 2026 photos 2026 CVD by the numbers 50+Society members and CCAs joined the event90Meetings held in Congressional offices27States represented What makes Congressional Visits Day special?What CVD participants say Michael Thompson "I have learned so much today. The event itself has been really well organized by the Societies, and that means that I'm coming here feeling confident and able to communicate what's important to communicate to the members of Congress."Michael ThompsonSoil scientist2024 President, Soil Science Society of America Karina Morales "CVD is an incredible experience, to learn how to generalize your research into terms that the everyday person can understand. ... You have the opportunity to advocate and to successfully tell the story of why agriculture is so important to our security and life."Karina MoralesPlant molecular biologist Sarah Brinkley "Congressional Visits Day is a wonderful opportunity to meet like-minded scientists across the ag sector as well as those who are doing outreach on the ground with farmers. Expanding my professional network through events like this is really impactful."Sarah BrinkleyPostdoctoral fellow, horticultural sciencesOther questions?Please contact our staff with any questions: Send Message Published on behalf of Stay Connected Facebook - links opens in a new tabX - links opens in a new tabLinkedin - links opens in a new tabYoutube - links opens in a new tab