As an OGI member, you are part of a growing national network of organic growers — connecting with peers who understand the challenges of working in the field and running a business. Together, we share knowledge, build resilience and help shape the future of Irish organic horticulture.

All members benefit from:

• Discounts on farm walks and events
• Free access to webinars and learning opportunities
• Access to the Growers’ Network

Grower members benefit from:

• Inclusion in the OGI Members’ Directory
• Membership of the OGI Members WhatsApp group for day-to-day peer support
• Certified Organic and In-Conversion Grower Members also have voting rights at the OGI Annual General Meeting (AGM).

The OGI represents the interests of organic growers at a national level by actively engaging with government and sector policy development. OGI holds representation on key national industry forums and working groups, including a seat on the National Horticultural Industry Forum and the National Organic Strategy Forum.

An OGI representative also chairs the sub-committee of the National Organic Strategy Forum. These are Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM)–led initiatives, where we work to highlight the challenges facing organic growers and advocate for practical, accessible supports for the sector.

We regularly make policy submissions, review government strategy documents, and advocate for better support, accessibility and inclusion for Irish organic growers of all scales — from small and medium growers to larger operations. Our work is focused on ensuring the voices and real-world experiences of growers are represented and reflected in national decision-making.

The Organic Growers of Ireland is here to support and grow Ireland’s commercial organic horticulture sector by building a strong, connected community of growers and supporters.

We welcome commercial growers of all sizes and scales who are producing or transitioning to organic production. This includes certified organic growers, growers in conversion, and those using agroecological, chemical-free, or low-input growing methods who are interested in organic methods.

We also welcome people who support a more resilient food system in Ireland. If you grow your own organic produce at home, value eating organic food, work in horticultural education, or are simply interested in learning more about organic growing and sustainable food production, you are very welcome to join the OGI wider community.

If you are curious about organic horticulture and feel it could be a career path for you, you are very welcome to become part of the OGI.

Membership is individual, ensuring each person has access to voting, events, webinars and the grower members WhatsApp group. 

If you run your farm with a partner or business associate, each person needs to take out a membership to access voting, events, webinars, and the members WhatsApp group.

We offer an Additional Farm Member discount code, which allows another person from the same farm to join and access member benefits at a reduced rate. This is ideal for partners and co-managers. You’ll receive the Additional Farm Member discount code by email when you join.

Note: Each membership counts as one ‘seat’ for events, farm walks, and voting purposes.

Yes. If you were previously part of the OGI Network, you will need to join as a paid OGI member.

Up until now, the OGI operated the OGI Network as a free community platform, providing access to WhatsApp groups, farm walks, webinars, newsletters and updates on training and grant aid schemes.

We have now reached a point where we are formalising our membership model. This allows us to better understand who we are representing, respond to members’ training and knowledge needs, and continue advocating effectively for organic growers across Ireland.

Being part of the previous OGI Network does not automatically transfer to paid membership. To remain part of the OGI membership community, you will need to complete the membership registration form and pay the annual membership fee.

We truly value the support of our Network community and hope you will continue your connection with OGI as a member.

If you have any questions about the transition from Network to Membership, please contact us and we will be very happy to help.

Your name and farm contact details will be used to create an internal directory to support networking within the OGI. This directory will be available on our website for OGI members only and will not be publicly available.

Being part of the directory is a great way to connect with other growers within your local area and across the OGI membership network.

If you do not wish to be included, you can opt out when you join or contact us and we will remove you from the directory.

OGI members can stay connected on a day-to-day basis through the OGI Membership WhatsApp group. Joining the group is a great way to stay in live, everyday contact with growers — sharing advice, asking questions and exchanging information directly within the OGI membership network.

You’ll receive a WhatsApp sign-up QR code by email when you join, which you can use to add yourself to the OGI Membership WhatsApp group. Or you can contact us to add you to the group.

You do not have to join the WhatsApp group. If you do not wish to be included, you can opt out when you join, or contact us and we will remove you from the group.

The OGI Members WhatsApp group replaces the OGI Network WhatsApp group. You must now be a member of the OGI to join the WhatsApp group.

When you join the Organic Growers of Ireland, we collect basic membership information to help us administer memberships, communicate with members, and represent the organic growing sector effectively.

We collect:
Membership and contact information
– Name
– Contact details
– Basic information about your growing operation, including farm type, size and your role on the farm

Optional demographic information
Some optional demographic information may also be collected with your consent. This helps us better understand the diversity of growers within the Irish organic sector and ensures we can advocate effectively for growers of all backgrounds and scales.

All information is treated confidentially and processed in accordance with Data Protection Acts, GDPR regulations and our Privacy Policy.

We do not store credit card information.

All payment information you submit is collected and processed by our secure membership management system and payment processors in accordance with their privacy policies.

You can cancel your membership at any time.

Your membership will remain active until the end of your current 12-month membership period and will not be renewed thereafter.

Unfortunately, we cannot issue a refund for any remaining time on your annual membership.

Joining the Organic Growers of Ireland means becoming part of a growing network of people who are actively working to protect and enhance the future of organic horticulture in Ireland.

Membership gives you a voice in supporting and shaping the development of the organic growing sector at a national level. Through representation, advocacy, and engagement with policy and industry forums, we work to highlight the real challenges and opportunities facing growers across Ireland.

As a member, you also gain access to practical supports, knowledge sharing opportunities, training updates, events, and peer-to-peer networks through our Growers’ Network, webinars, farm walks, and the OGI Members’ WhatsApp community.

More than anything, OGI membership is about being part of a community of growers and supporters working together to build a more resilient, sustainable future for Irish organic horticulture.

If you grow, support, or are interested in organic food and farming in Ireland, you are very welcome to join us.