Membership

TOAM welcomes applications for membership from individuals and organisations who are either: engaged in the development of organic agriculture; or representing organic stakeholders, for example: farmers, collectors, processors, traders, consumers, scientists; or a national, regional or international body interested in organic agriculture in Tanzania.

Categories of membership
• Ordinary membership: open to individuals or organisations operating in Tanzania and agreeing to TOAM’s objectives.
• Associate membership: open to individuals or organisations that have regional or international orientation.
• Honorary membership: in recognition of their contribution to TOAM or the organic sector.

Note: only ordinary members may vote and be elected to a leadership position.

Membership Fees are set by the AGM, see application form for details.

Rights and benefits of members
Access relevant organic information, documents and materials available at TOAM resource centre;
Participate in training, workshops, meetings and fora organised for exchange of experience and sharing;
Receive consultancy services at reasonable cost;
Set priority agenda for organic sector development to be addressed by TOAM (e.g. research, marketing, learning needs and advocacy issues).

Members obligations
To pay annual subscription fees and contributions as determined by the AGM;
Understand and adhere to TOAM constitution and regulations;
To attend and participate in TOAM meetings and implement any role as required;
To promote and defend the interests of TOAM and the organic sector.

How to join
If you would like to apply for membership please download the attached application form below, or drop us a line on the Contact page and we will email you one.