The ASA is a voluntary organisation and is the professional body for graduates in agricultural, horticultural, forestry, environmental and food science. These graduates have a level 8 degree from UCD, WIT, DkIT, IT Tralee and other recognised foreign Universities. With over 1,600 members from every discipline of the agri-food sector, we are the voice of the Agricultural profession in Ireland. Our members operate across the entire agri-food sector both in Ireland and internationally including government departments, research, advisory/consultancy, education and training, agri-business, rural organisations, banking and the media. The ASA is governed by a Council consisting of the President, Vice-President, Hon Secretary, Treasurer and up to 16 other council members.