Turn your commitment to responsible farming into meaningful action; join the GLOBALG.A.P. Community today!  

Producer/Supplier community members can take advantage of the following benefits: 

1. Ability to shape GLOBALG.A.P. solutions 
   Representatives from GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member organizations may join the technical committees, stand for election to the GLOBALG.A.P. Advisory Board, as well as vote in elections. Through these roles you can directly impact the direction of our leading farm assurance solutions. 
    

2. Promotion of your company in our newsletters and on our website  
   Enjoy increased visibility through GLOBALG.A.P. showcasing your company logo on our digital materials and at major trade fairs, conferences, industry events, and meetings, as well as on social media and in our annual report. 
    

3. One three-hour private coaching session or a free training voucher per year of community membership 
   Understanding how the GLOBALG.A.P. certification system works is key to making the most of your community membership opportunities. Deepen your knowledge on topics such as GLOBALG.A.P. general regulations or checklists. 
    

4. Opportunities to network and unite with key stakeholders in the value chain  
   When you join the GLOBALG.A.P. Community, you join a network encompassing more than 430 organizations in the global value chain. Community membership provides opportunities to network with other key stakeholders and harness collective vision and impact.   
    

5. Exclusive GLOBALG.A.P. seal  
   Demonstrate your affiliation with the GLOBALG.A.P. brand in all your business publications and promotional material, B2B communication, and on your website. 
    

6. Access to unprotected files for easy self-assessments 
   Community members have access to downloadable checklists with editing rights that can help you with audit preparations. 
    

7. Receive customized data sets upon request 
   GLOBALG.A.P. data sets which provide relevant insights for your business model may be granted via your GLOBALG.A.P. representative (upon request and according to your data access rights). 
    

8. Coexhibitor opportunities  
   Work with the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat at selected international trade shows, conferences, industry events, and at the GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT.  
    

9. Attractive savings 
   Get great discounts on GLOBALG.A.P./FoodPLUS events and trainings in the GLOBALG.A.P. Academy. 
    

10. Collaboration on GLOBALG.A.P. TOUR stop events 
    Partner with the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat to organize TOUR stops in your country and region. 
     

11. Free participation for one trainer in the GLOBALG.A.P. Registered Trainer program 
    Receive authorization to provide official GLOBALG.A.P. trainings using our materials.

Turn your commitment to responsible farming into meaningful action; join the GLOBALG.A.P. Community today! 

Retail and food service community members can take advantage of the following benefits: 

1. Ability to shape GLOBALG.A.P. solutions 
   Representatives from GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member organizations may join the technical committees, stand for election to the GLOBALG.A.P. Advisory Board, as well as vote in elections. Through these roles you can directly impact the direction of our leading farm assurance solutions. 
    

2. Access to customized statistics and data-driven insights 
   Benefit from free access to customized certificate monitoring through the GLOBALG.A.P. IT systems or request relevant GLOBALG.A.P. data sets via your GLOBALG.A.P. representative (according to your data access rights) and gain valuable data-driven insights. The certification and audit data for your supply chain can inform and support your sourcing strategies.  
    

3. Opportunities to network and unite with key stakeholders in the value chain  
   When you join the GLOBALG.A.P. Community, you join a network encompassing more than 430 organizations in the global value chain. Community membership provides opportunities to network with other key stakeholders and harness collective vision and impact. When industry challenges arise, an invitation to precompetitive collaboration can generate practical responses and promote resilience in the sector. 
    

4. Exclusive GLOBALG.A.P. seal to promote your affiliation with the brand 
   We offer all community members an official seal which can be used in your B2B communication to demonstrate your support for the GLOBALG.A.P. brand and your commitment to promoting safer and more sustainable farming practices. To strengthen the affiliation, we also feature your logo in our marketing materials (website, flyers, brochures, trade fair booths, etc.). 
    

5. One three-hour private coaching session or a free training voucher per year of community membership 
   Understanding how the GLOBALG.A.P. certification system works is key to making the most of your community membership opportunities. Learn how to use the GLOBALG.A.P. database or explore deeper topics such as compliance with the GLOBALG.A.P. general regulations. 
    

6. Access to unprotected files 
   Community members have access to downloadable checklists with editing rights. 
    

7. Attractive savings 
   Get great discounts on GLOBALG.A.P./FoodPLUS events and trainings in the GLOBALG.A.P. Academy GLOBALG.A.P. Academy. 
    

8. Free participation for one trainer in the GLOBALG.A.P. Registered Trainer program 
   Receive authorization to provide official GLOBALG.A.P. trainings using our materials. 
    

9. Collaboration on GLOBALG.A.P. TOUR stop events 
   Partner with the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat to organize TOUR stops in your country and region.

Turn your commitment to responsible farming into meaningful action; join the GLOBALG.A.P. Community today!  

Associate community members can take advantage of the following benefits: 

1. Promotion of your company in our newsletters and on our website  
   Enjoy increased visibility through GLOBALG.A.P. showcasing your company logo on our digital materials and at major trade fairs, conferences, industry events, and meetings, as well as in our annual report.  
    

2. One three-hour private coaching session or a free training voucher per year of community membership  
   Increase your knowledge on topics such as compliance with the GLOBALG.A.P. general regulations or our latest smart farm assurance solutions. 
    

3. Free participation for one trainer in the GLOBALG.A.P. Registered Trainer program 
   Receive authorization to provide official GLOBALG.A.P. trainings using our materials. 
    

4. Opportunities to network and unite with key stakeholders in the value chain  
   When you join the GLOBALG.A.P. Community, you join a network encompassing more than 430 organizations in global value chains. Community membership provides opportunities to network with other key stakeholders and harness collective vision and impact.   
    

5. Collaboration on GLOBALG.A.P. TOUR events 
   Partner with the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat to organize TOUR events in your country and region. 
    

6. Coexhibitor opportunities  
   Work with the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat at select international trade shows, conferences, industry events, and at the GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT.  
    

7. Attractive savings 
   Get great discounts on GLOBALG.A.P./FoodPLUS events and trainings in the GLOBALG.A.P. Academy GLOBALG.A.P. Academy. 
    

8. Exclusive GLOBALG.A.P. seal  
   Demonstrate your affiliation with the GLOBALG.A.P. brand in all your business publications and promotional material, B2B communication, and on your website. 
    

9. Access to unprotected files  
   Community members have access to downloadable checklists with editing rights. 
    

10. Receive customized data sets upon request 
    GLOBALG.A.P. data sets which provide relevant insights for your business model may be granted via your GLOBALG.A.P. representative (upon request and according to your data access rights). 

Additional benefits for certification bodies: 

• Unique insights via statistics on the ranking of products originating from GLOBALG.A.P. certified production processes and numbers of certificates in your region. 

• Opportunity to join the Certification Body Committee and contribute to the improvement and harmonization of auditing practices around the world. 

• Free GLOBALG.A.P. merchandise package worth up to €150 provided once per year upon request.

No, certification to a GLOBALG.A.P. standard or add-on/holding a GLOBALG.A.P. certificate is not the same as being a GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member.

Community membership is a paid partnership opportunity, offering a variety of benefits including the ability to support the development of GLOBALG.A.P. standards and add-ons, contribute to the GLOBALG.A.P. governance structure, and access discounted services.

GLOBALG.A.P. certification is the process of undergoing an audit against a GLOBALG.A.P. standard and/or add-on. Certification is applicable for producers and specific supply chain members who handle products originating from certified production processes. Producers must be GLOBALG.A.P. certificate holders in order to become a community member.

Find out more about the GLOBALG.A.P. portfolio of smart farm assurance solutions.

GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members support the GLOBALG.A.P. vision and mission by implementing and/or promoting our standards and making use of our services. They actively contribute to improving GLOBALG.A.P. solutions through valuable feedback, participation on the GLOBALG.A.P. Advisory Board, as well as in national technical working groups and stakeholder consultation processes.

Learn more about making the most of your community membership.

All GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members enjoy a range of benefits tailored to their community membership category. These range from the option to join the GLOBALG.A.P. Advisory Board or committees, opportunities for collaboration on communal projects, the promotion of company logos, and the provision of an exclusive GLOBALG.A.P. seal. Members also enjoy savings on selected GLOBALG.A.P. trainings and services.

Contact your GLOBALG.A.P. representative to learn more about making the most of your community membership benefits.

You can start your GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership application by filling out the online application form. The application process usually takes up to two weeks.

Alternatively, request a call back to discuss your community membership options.

Associate community membership is an opportunity for those who do not belong to the or retail/food service categories to join the GLOBALG.A.P. Community. Many certification bodies, Registered Trainers, or agricultural technology providers are already associate community members.

If you have questions about your eligibility, please contact us.

GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership fees are charged annually. Please see the GLOBALG.A.P. fee table for the latest information.

This is determined by the location of the branch that is responsible for paying the community membership fee. If this branch is located in the USA or Canada, then you will pay in US dollars (US$). If this branch is located elsewhere, you will pay the fee in euros (€).

Your community membership becomes effective on the date your application is approved by the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat and remains valid until the end of the calendar year. It will be automatically extended for successive 12-month periods unless you terminate your membership.

Please see the GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership terms and conditions for more information.

Due to differing legal obligations there are two versions of the GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership terms and conditions: one for businesses operating in the USA and Canada, and/or one for businesses operating elsewhere. If you operate both in and outside the USA and/or Canada, both terms and conditions apply.

Download the GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership terms and conditions for the USA and Canada

Download the GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership terms and conditions for all other countries

The GLOBALG.A.P. Community features a diverse group of stakeholders representing six continents. View the full community member list for more information on their country and length of community membership.

You can submit your logo on our website. Alternatively, you can contact membership@globalgap.org for support.