But strength and unity can only come from a strong and committed membership. To be fully effective, the ASA needs all B.Agr.Sc. graduates to become members and actively support the association.

SIX GOOD REASONS TO JOIN
1. Be part of a national organisation representing your professional interests
2. Expand you professional network of contacts at every level of the agri-food sector
3. Benefit from the ASA national and regional member development programme.
4. Save through the ASA valuable members’ benefits package
5. Avail of the unique ASA job services package informing you of the latest jobs in the sector
6. Develop your interview skills and increase your chances of securing that job through the Career Development Forum.

ASA membership is superb value for money and availing of the many members’ benefits is worth many times your annual membership fee.

MEMBERS BENEFITS PACKAGE:
We are continually aiming to expand the range of benefits in the ASA Members’ Benefits Package. 

• IFA Power: Switch to IFA Power as an ASA member and save 12% in year one and a minimum of 6% thereafter
• IFA Telecom: Save on landline, Vodafone mobile and broadband costs, save 25% plus
• FBD Insurance:  as an ASA member you will receive €45 voucher for FBD car or home insurance, Also three months premiums for Annual Salary protection with FBD life, refunded after 1st year.
• VHI: 10% discount
• IFAC Accountants: €200 off your 1st year's accountancy fees
• Free Farmers Monthly posted direct
• Reduced Admission to ASA Events
• Others include discounts at:

                 Advance Pitstop car servicing: 10% discount

                 The Mater Hospital health screening: €50 discount

                 Open Fairways green fees golfers passport: €50 discount
 

ELIGIBILITY

All those who are Bachelor of Agricultural Science graduates from UCD and WIT are eligible to join ASA as full members. The ASA also welcomes undergraduate B.Agr.Sc. students from both WIT and UCD as undergraduate members.