Associate Members

A consolidated arena where growers, companies, and stakeholders unite around good agricultural practices allows you, the associate members, to have an important voice. GAP Connections (GAPC) realizes the necessity of partner organizations that support our mission and the business of U.S. agricultural production. Your input and expertise are highly valued and allow us to do what we do better. You are a vital part of the process. Help support GAPC education, training, and resource development. Be a part of connecting farmers through environmentally and socially sustainable good agricultural practices.

GAPC Associate Members Receive:

  • License to use GAPC Proud Supporting Member Logo after approval and completion of the GAPC Logo License Agreement,
  • Recognition as an Associate Member and Proud Supporting Member at GAPC events and on the GAPC website.
  • Associate Members may also participate in GAPC working committees by request and approval by the GAPC Board allowing for a voice in the programs, policies, and practices of GAPC.

Associate Membership Qualifications

Any organization representing those who have a commercial interest in the agriculture industry (e.g., farm/grower organizations and input suppliers) shall be eligible for membership as an “Associate Member” of GAP Connections.  There are two types of Associate Members: Private and Public.  Those Associate Members representing a private organization or company are Private Associate Members.  Those Associate Members representing a public organization or company (such as a land grant University or governmental agency) are Public Associate Members.  Associate Members will have representatives from their membership class to represent them on the Board of Directors. 

The cost to become a GAPC Associate Member is $1,000 annually and can be bundled with our Platinum Sponsorship Tier if interested in marketing opportunities through GAPC.

 

For more information about becoming an associate member, contact:

Katelyn White
Office: (865) 622-4606
Email: kwhite@gapconnections.com