Become a member
Membership is open to anyone who grows oranges: independent farmers, cooperative members and commercial growers. People planning to start an orange farm are welcome too.
Who can join
Anyone who owns, or is linked to, an orange farm or a processing facility can join, once they register with OGA. There are four kinds of member.
Ordinary members
Orange growers, who farm and produce oranges: the core of OGA. They take part in OGA’s decisions and use its services.
Join by registering with OGA.
Associate members
People and organisations who support growers without farming themselves, such as input suppliers, agricultural consultants and researchers. They get networking, information and OGA’s events.
Join by registering with OGA.
Honorary members
People or organisations recognised for an exceptional contribution to orange farming or to OGA.
Appointed by the Board of Directors or through nomination. Not open to application.
Foundational members
The people and organisations who founded OGA and funded its start.
A closed group.
What members get
Technical knowledge and farm support
Training, best practice and help with pests and diseases, from OGA’s team and partners.
Market assistance
Links to verified buyers, retailers and exporters, for better prices and direct sales.
Collective bargaining
Growers selling together through collective agreements, with more say on terms.
Representation
OGA takes members’ concerns to government and industry, and presses for policies that help orange farming.
Apply to join
Send your details and OGA’s head office follows up.
Call +233 26 446 4712 or email info@orangegrowersgh.org: the head office takes applications by phone and email.
Questions
How do I become a member?
Contact OGA by phone or email, send the required documents and complete the membership form. Once OGA approves your application, you become a member.
Do I need to own an orange farm?
Members should be actively farming oranges. People planning to start an orange farm are welcome too.
What training does OGA offer?
Regular workshops on farming techniques, pest management, sustainable practices and farm business management.
How does OGA help me sell my oranges?
OGA’s market development team links members with verified buyers, retailers and exporters, through collective bargaining agreements and direct sales.
Talk to the head office
Call or email OGA in Akyem Oda, in the Eastern Region.