About Us
Proudly at the heart of Yorkshire’s farming, food and countryside, now and forever: the Yorkshire Agricultural Society was founded in 1837, and works year-round to support and promote agriculture and rural industries across Yorkshire and the North of England.
We recently undertook a rebrand project which has seen a nod to the tradition and heritage of the Society, while giving a contemporary feel and stronger connection between all parts of the commercial businesses; flagship event the Great Yorkshire Show and the charitable work of the Society.
We are dedicated to championing the professional development and wellbeing of all who work in farming and furthering understanding of the countryside and how food is produced, particularly among children and young people.
This mission is delivered thanks to what we do at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate, our home: organising and hosting the iconic Great Yorkshire Show every July, and investing profits from the Great Yorkshire Showground’s businesses – Fodder, The Great Yorkshire Events Centre, Pavilions of Harrogate and Harrogate Caravan Park – back into our work as a charity.
Join us as we make a positive impact on Yorkshire’s agricultural and rural heritage, every day of the year.
Delivering Our Vision
Inspiring and developing the very best to lead Yorkshire’s agricultural industries to a thriving future.
Working to find new ways in which science and technology can underpin agricultural innovation.
Promoting and providing sources of help to farmers – whether practical, financial, medical or emotional.
Brings women from farming and related industries together in the spirit of celebration, support and collaboration.
Champions the needs of farming, agri-food, rural businesses, and rural communities.
How do we do this?
To help fund the charitable work of the Society, we developed first-class facilities on the Showground which could be operated commercially.
Modern exhibition & conference centre boasting the region’s largest single events space.
With more Yorkshire produce than ever before, offering customers a truly unique experience.
England’s largest agricultural Show attracting 140,000 visitors over 4 days.
Award-winning 66-pitch camping & caravan site located on the Great Yorkshire Showground.
We aim to unite rural life in Yorkshire with leadership, commitment, passion and creativity.
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