FAESS Membership
Membership levels, qualifications, and rights/privileges are defined in the FAESS constitution and bylaws.
Member Benefits
- Affiliation with the premier soils association on the SE Coastal Plain
- Interaction with professional colleagues
- Receive the latest information/training on activities in soils
- Access to the most up-to-date data and information on hydric soil indicators
- Free copy or discounts on FAESS publications
- Personal/professional growth
- Opportunity to contribute to the progression of soil science in FL and the SE Coastal Plain
If you cannot pay online using the form on this page, you may send a check/money order made payable to: FAESS PO Box 1216, Minneola, FL 34755
Downloadable Applications: ProfessionalProfessional | Student
| Level | Qualifications | Voting Privilege | Dues |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIFETIME STATUS | At any time, an individual my achieve lifetime membership status by paying a one-time due of $500. This waives the annual dues for the life of the member, but does not alter the qualifications or rights and privileges. No additional dues will be required if a member qualifies for a higher level of membership (e.g. from Associate to Full Member). | Unchanged form relevant class below | $500 one-time |
| Member | Shall be one who possess a B.S., MS., or Ph.D.. with major study in Soil Science, and three years, two years, or one year, respectively as a practicing professional, and meets the educational requirements of completing a minimum of 30 semester hours in biological, physical, and earth sciences, with a minimum of 15 semester hours in soils at an accredited institution. | Voting | $50 year |
| Associate Member | Shall possess all the qualifications of a Member except tenure | Voting | $50 year |
| Honorary Member | Shall be one whom the FAESS desires to honor because of outstanding contribution to the profession, state, or nation | Non-voting | $50 year |
| Affiliate Member | Shall be one who does not qualify under any of the above, but desires to participate in the advancement of the profession | Non-voting | $50 year |
| Student Member | A degree-seeking student who qualified for Affiliate Membership | Non-voting | Free |
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