GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership
Membership benefits for associate members
Let GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership empower your business to thrive in today's interconnected world! Explore the full range of benefits awaiting you as an associate member.
Membership category
The Associate Community Membership category is open to those not directly involved in producing, trading, or selling products originating from GLOBALG.A.P. certified production processes, but have a role in supporting the farming industry and supply chains. This may include:
Farm service providers
Manufacturers or suppliers of farm inputs
Certification bodies
Registered Trainers and agricultural consultants
Public sector organizations
Members in this category can enjoy the following benefits:
GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members can receive tailored support and guidance from an Agraya representative, who is available to answer any questions or requests you may have related to training opportunities, technical questions, or how to make full use of your GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership benefits.
The GLOBALG.A.P. system would not be where it is today without the expertise and contributions of our members. Their input of our community members is invaluable in guiding the industry towards safer, more responsible farming practices.
Find out more about the GLOBALG.A.P. standard setting process. Additionally, community members have the exclusive opportunity to host a national technical working group.
GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members gain increased visibility in the farming industry. We promote members in the following ways:
At our major trade fairs
On our website
In our newsletter
On our social media platforms
At our major trade fairs – including Fruit Logistica, Fish International, Seafood Expo Global, Global Produce and Floral Show, and IPM Essen – we showcase the logos of each member in the relevant sector.
Your company logo is also featured in our digital material, including our monthly Spotlights newsletter, our social media pages, and in our annual report. Moreover, if you achieve a noteworthy milestone related to GLOBALG.A.P., we write joint articles with you – to be posted in our newsletter and social media.
GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members can admit one person for free to our Registered Trainer program. Registered Trainers are trained in specific GLOBALG.A.P. standards and/or add-ons and become authorized trainers with exclusive services and benefits.
GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members are eligible for discounts on GLOBALG.A.P. events and trainings via the GLOBALG.A.P. Academy.
Members receive a minimum of 10% discount on any trainings they take through the GLOBALG.A.P. Academy.
Discounts on events are defined per event.
GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members gain access to the GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member seal, symbolizing your commitment to safer and more responsible farming practices. This seal can be used in:
Promotional material developed by your organization
On your social media platform to speak about GLOBALG.A.P.
On your website, under the 'About Us' section
As an email footer
On business cards
At your trade fair booths to display your GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member status
Understanding how the GLOBALG.A.P. certification system works is key to making the most of your community membership opportunities. Explore topics such as specific GLOBALG.A.P. standards or compliance with the GLOBALG.A.P. general regulations.
GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members can request customized data sets related to GLOBALG.A.P. certified operations. Our data offerings are available for each region, country, standard, and product.
Please see the data access rules document for an overview of available data.
The GLOBALG.A.P. Bookmarking service is free for community members. This service supports supply chain and producer management, where users can create a pool of bookmarked GGNs to easily view and monitor the certification status of a subset of producers in one place.
The data visible via the GLOBALG.A.P. Bookmarking service depends on your organization's data access rules.
Join us today
If you’re unsure whether associate membership is for you, why not request a call back from our membership team to discuss your options.
Ready to take the next steps and join the GLOBALG.A.P. Community?
Contact us
For questions about GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership, please contact globalgap_membership@agraya.com.