Established in 1936, the Soil Science Society of America is the professional home of 6,000+ members and over 800 certified professionals dedicated to advancing the field of soil science. Achieving the mission of SSSA is only possible through the dedicated leadership of our divisions, committees, editorial boards, and board of directors.

Divisions are the building blocks of SSSA. Divisions allow SSSA members opportunities to collaborate and educate while focusing on key technical and discipline-oriented topics. Division Chairs provide direction and purpose for and are a direct point of contact and guidance for many SSSA members—they play a critical role in the success of SSSA.

The Board of Directors provides the vision and strategic direction for SSSA. The American Society of Agronomy, Soil Science Society of America, and Crop Science Society of America are the charter member organizations of the Alliance of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Science Societies.

The ACSESS Board of Directors is comprised of the ASA, CSSA, and SSSA president, past-president, and president elect, the ASA, CSSA, and SSSA CEO as an exofficio, nonvoting member, and other ex-officio, nonvoting members as needed.

Committees and task forces provide recommendations and guidance to the Board of Directors. These groups focus on membership perspectives and work to provide memorable member experiences.

Headquarters staff keep the trains running. They monitor performance of Society programs, work with leadership from committees and task forces, and liaise with the Board of Directors to provide member programs. They are here to guide and serve the membership of SSSA.