Founder: Dr. Shalini Yerukala (USA and India) – Plant Pathologist.
This platform connects scientists, researchers, extension specialists, and students working in global agriculture and plant health. Our purpose is to exchange knowledge, discuss emerging disease challenges, foster collaborations, and accelerate the translation of research into real-world impact for growers and food systems. We welcome expertise across plant pathology, entomology, nematology, agronomy, diagnostics, modeling, and technology integration. This is a non-profit, educational global network dedicated to advancing agricultural science, plant health, and sustainable support for growers.
Membership in GlobalAgriConnect is completely free.
LinkedIn Network: www.linkedin.com/groups/16003127/
Vision
To build a global voice for agriculture and empower science-based impact to improve plant health, productivity, and food security.
Mission
connect scientists and agriculture professionals globally
promote sustainable and climate-smart agriculture
support technology transfer and data-driven decision tools
create platforms for scientific discussion and collaboration
empower students and early-career researchers globally
drive global solutions to protect crops, soils, and ecosystems
Ethical & Science-Based Communication
We are committed to ethical, transparent, and science-based communication. All shared knowledge, resources, and information will always be grounded in credible scientific evidence and responsible research practices.
Organization Network Rules
1) Respect professionalism — be kind, respectful, and constructive.
2) No self-promotion or product selling — this group is non-profit and educational. (Videos, publications, and extension materials are welcome only if they are educational, evidence-based, and contribute to the field of study.)
3) Science-based information only — share data, research, and evidence-based insights.
4) No spam or unrelated content — posts must be relevant to agriculture, plant health, or food systems.
5) Collaborate and uplift — support each other, share opportunities, and build community.
6) Celebrate contributions — members are encouraged to share achievements, breakthroughs, or innovations that advance agriculture and plant health.
Who Can Join
Anyone working to advance agriculture and plant health — including researchers, faculty, extension specialists, graduate students, diagnosticians, agronomists, modelers, industry scientists, and other professionals contributing to sustainable crop production and grower support. Membership is selective and based on criteria set by the organization.
Eligibility to Join
Individuals must demonstrate a professional, academic, or research-based interest in agriculture, plant health, plant protection, or sustainable crop systems. Membership may be approved based on alignment with the group’s mission and contribution to the field.
To become a member of GlobalAgriConnect and to learn more about our goals, mission, and leadership structure — go to the Home page and click the menu on the right side top corner.
You will see additional pages (Members, Goals: Join Us).
Click each page title to explore information about our network, activities, and opportunities to participate.
Membership: There is no fee, no payment, and no subscription. This platform is open for all scientists, students, and professionals who want to learn and contribute.
Questions
For any questions or clarifications, feel free to reach out to me directly through LinkedIn messaging.