Member Benefits
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Growers
Free of charge
When it comes to growers, the GGAA recognizes the importance of providing adequate assistance for maximization of sales and crops. The GGAA cooperates with growers through the following methods:
- Sourcing reputable distributors with a worldwide presence.
- Share new methods of cultivation and post-harvest processing, that not only maximize yield, but also quality.
- Growers receive exclusive feedback directly attained from buyers and end consumers for a better understanding of the ginseng market, and to help identify a clear direction in any adjustments needed to optimize sales.
- Sharing with members ginseng market report, providing neutral insight of the current ginseng season.
- Arranging assistance for small and new ginseng growers through collaborations with larger growers for custom tasks (including cooling/washing/drying) at competitive pricing.
- Helping to sell crops through the GGAA online Marketplace (found on the webpage). Growers are able to have available lots displayed through the Marketplace page and be seen by GGAA registered wholesale buyers worldwide.
- Providing access to buyer information (with buyer’s consent) as well as reviews, for grower convenience and confidence.
- Providing help in becoming compliant with EPA regulations.
Distributors
Minimal fee for use of GGAA Seal
The GGAA understands that one of the primary concerns for distributors is the ability to maintain a consistency of high quality ginseng. To do so, the GGAA employs a number of approaches:
- The GGAA is able to guarantee, with the seal, that all products adhere to legal standards.
- The seal guarantees that products meet GGAA's standards, that are more stringent with chemical allowances, while maximizing quality through proprietary methods.
- Distributors have direct input in production with the GGAA serving as a direct liaison; giving distributors the flexibility to directly address consumer desires.
- The GGAA helps distributors educate consumers in product quality, as well as the ethics behind the ginseng industry.
- Providing access to grower information (with grower’s consent) as well as reviews, for buyer convenience and confidence.
- Providing a convenient method to view available crops for purchase through GGAA’s webpage Marketplace.
- Providing assistance in navigating through the complicated import process of China.