WHY JOIN?
GGIA is your state-wide trade association for ornamental and environmental horticulture. Our members include professionals in landscape contracting, irrigation, wholesale nursery growers, greenhouse operators, floriculture businesses, retail garden centers, and allied sales companies. GGIA serves as an umbrella association for the entire horticulture industry, and GGIA’s membership reflects the rich diversity of the industry in Georgia.
Why should your company become a member of GGIA?
GGIA works year around on behalf of the entire industry. We are only able to promote and protect Georgia's Green Industry through the support of industry members. Membership is one small way you can ensure that your company is represented and defended in state public policy, local issues that affect your business, and in federal regulatory efforts.
Please join GGIA to promote and protect all of Georgia's Green Industry!
MEMBER BENEFITS
LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATION
Dedicated legislative relations focusing on ensuring your positions are heard on issues that impact YOUR business.
CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
We partner with the UGA Center for Urban Agriculture to support certification programs that set you apart from your competition.
INDUSTRY AWARDS PROGRAM
GGIA-only industry awards program recognizes individuals that set the standards for excellence in the industry
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
GGIA makes networking with other industry leaders, potential customers, and supply sources made easy through our membership portal.
UNITEd
VOICE
From legislation to economic issues, GGIA offers a united voice on the issues that impact ALL segments of the industry.
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Scholarship
Program
GGIA invests in the future of the green industry through our GGIA Scholarship Program, which cultivates leadership in the next generation of horticulturists.
INDUSTRY UPDATES
Timely updates on industry news and compliance issues with E-Newsletters and Legislative Updates straight to your inbox.
Southeast GREEN TRADE SHOW
Special pricing and sponsorship opportunities at Georgia’s premier,
multi-day horticulture conference and education event.
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Partnership OPPORTUNITIES
GGIA’s Partnership program provides an opportunity for industry members who believe in the work and who are loyal advocates of our mission.
MEMBERSHIP TYPES
Membership to GGIA grants you access to networking with a greater range of people who share similar challenges and opportunities as you and your business; legislative support at the state level for hot-button industry related issues; access to timely information about industry news and changes; and strategic relationships from other agriculture interest groups.
CHOOSE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TYPE
ACTIVE
Our Active membership is open to all firms, corporations, or individuals
actively involved in the green industry. One per firm. Active members have voting privileges in association affairs.
$325
multi-location
Our Multi-location membership allows companies with multiple locations to receive all member benefits for each location. This is ideal for larger companies.
$1,175
Associate
Our Associate membership is open to employees of an ACTIVE, OUT-OF-STATE, or MULTI-LOCATION member. Associate members are non-voting members in all association affairs.
$50
education
Our Education membership is open to all extension, teaching, and research personnel engaged in the pursuit of activities relating to the green industry. Educational members are non-voting members in all association affairs.
$50
Out of state
Our Out of State membership is open to firms not located in Georgia. We welcome everyone from other states to join. Out-of-state members are non-voting members in association affairs.
$325
student
Our Student membership is open to all students currently engaged in the pursuit of activities relating to the green industry. Student members are non-voting members in all association affairs. Membership expires after graduation.
FREE
Select which membership type is the best fit for your company.
Then, click the button below to begin your journey as a connected and valued member of GGIA.