ASNAPP also engages various government institutions to ensure a holistic approach towards the development of the industry.This is done by participating in and leading various agricultural policy formulation discussions and work groups. ASNAPP does feature prominently in the media on topical issues concerning the NPP and horticultural sub-sectors. It has also come out with a quarterly newsletter that is distributed to its partners as well as key stakeholders in the industry.

This is achieved by continuously providing distinctive services to graduates, youth and women to build their technical, managerial and vocational capacities to fit into agricultural value chains, job markets and business opportunities. ASNAPP provides an "on-the-job" internship programme where graduates (Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges), youth and women are placed with firms to acquire hands-on, vocational and managerial skills to become Entrepreneurs, Employable or Employers (BEEE).

Research activities span ethno-botanical surveys, germplasm collection and improvements, gene bank establishment, agronomic trials, appropriate harvesting and product handling systems, processing and value addition. Findings and technologies are disseminated through on-site technology transfers and hands-on training sessions. Taught courses have also been developed and are being offered in leading partner universities and students carry out research work to expand the knowledge base on natural plants.

A combination of formal, conferences, workshops, seminars, and informal on-site practical training sessions is employed to disseminate information, technologies and build capacity across the industry. Materials used for the training are simplified versions (training brochures) of research work done with our partner institutions. These trainings are given to industry actors along the supply chain to help them streamline their operations, including building their capacity to improve product quality, mobilization and marketing.

A key objective is the sustainable commercialization of natural products whilst assuring food security. Using intercropping models and cropping cycles, communities are supported to incorporate natural products into their existing production and income generating activities to ensure year-round income generation. This also helps beneficiaries diversify away from risk and overreliance on traditional sources of income especially as natural products tend to be higher value and more rewarding.

Quality specification sheets are developed and provided to industry, particularly exporters to support various market development initiatives. ASNAPP also provides expertise and scientific analysis support and works with relevant state institutions and key industry players to develop international trade standards. It provides training at the national level to industry practitioners on topical quality requirements in the marketplace.

The Programs seek to provide business consulting services to the seed and vegetable subsector businesses in Ghana by maximizing their chance of business viability and success, in order to grow in their industry. The Incubator Program helps new and existing agribusinesses take their company to the next level through our varied business experience, proven methodologies, and access to resources that address the needs of agribusinesses.

It solicits and receives market enquiries, secure orders and works with a network of suppliers, agents, brokers and the private sector companies to fulfil these orders. As part of market development effort, ASNAPP performs quality checks, builds the capacity of suppliers to meet buyer's specifications and ensure buyers pay for goods supplied. Where necessary, ASNAPP actively engages in the export of certain commodities.