The Galactic Agricultural Alliance was a group of scientists focused on agriculture. This organization was associated with the Galactic Republic and functioned in the High Republic Era. Its members included specialists like botanists, biologists, and horticulturalists. They held yearly, or annual, gatherings, which usually took place on Coruscant. Following the [Great Hyperspace Disaster](/article/great_hyperspace_disaster], the Galactic Agricultural Alliance decided to host their meeting on the Starlight Beacon space station. This marked the first time members from all over the galaxy were invited. At the time, Professor Sh'nar Qwasba held the role of president within the Alliance.