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Helping to develop an environment where farming, food and the countryside thrives and grows.

Educating future generations is an important part of the Society’s work, as is encouraging and supporting the agricultural community. Our educational programme of activities include free courses for teachers, learning activity sheets, Farmhouse Breakfast, Countryside Days, Careers in Focus, Great Yorkshire Show Discovery Zone and veg/fruit box competitions. The Yorkshire Agricultural Society also organises and hosts the annual Great Yorkshire Show and Countryside Live, which both take place on the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate. Our newest show is Springtime Live which takes place during the Easter holidays. The Yorkshire Agricultural Society is a registered charity and member organisation – with around 11,000 members who help to support the Society’s work. The Society’s offices are based at the Award winning Regional Agricultural Centre, in Harrogate, which comprises offices and ‘Fodder’ (regional food shop and cafe).

30/10/2026

Don't miss out on the opportunity to take part in a pioneering farmer-led trial exploring a new way to manage plant protection products on farm.

Smart Store Project Webinar - 2 November 2026

Hear directly from Sam Hoste, Managing Director of Agrillo, as he demonstrates how the app works and explains how farmers can get involved in the Smart Store trial.

Join us: 🕛 12.00pm or 🌙 7.00pm 📅 2 November

Register here - https://yas.co.uk/join-the-smart-store-farmer-trial-and-help-shape-the-future-of-chemical-store-management/

26/10/2026

What an honour to win 'Rural or Farming Event of the Year' for the Yorkshire Farming Conference 2026 at the Yorkshire Post Rural Awards💫

We are thrilled to have won, particularly against stiff competition from the other nominees! It was also wonderful to see so many of our Goodall Pathway alumni nominated in different categories, as well as to celebrate with some of our brilliant suppliers at Fodder - Great Yorkshire Food Hall who took home awards. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners 🏅

Tickets for the second Yorkshire Farming Conference taking place on Wednesday 27 January 2027 at the Great Yorkshire Events Centre are now ON SALE 👉 https://yorkshirefarmingconference.co.uk/tickets/

22/10/2026

Aged 23-40? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ Our Goodall Agri-Development Pathway is for you!

The Goodall Pathway is a fully-funded training programme to support the development of farming’s next generation. This video shows the 2026 cohort taking part in their penultimate module looking at lean management on farm. They visited the team at Lean Farming and a family-run dairy farm near Carlisle, managing a herd of over 800 cows and milking three times a day on an 80-cow rotary parlour. Thanks to Lean Farming UK Ltd and Dobcross Hall Farm for hosting this module 🙏

Launched in 2023, the Pathway helps young people to develop their skills and experience, improve their performance and prepare them for enhanced responsibilities as their career in agriculture evolves.

The deadline for applications to join the 2027 cohort is Friday 20 November 2026. Read more and submit your application here: https://yas.co.uk/goodall-agri-development-pathway/

21/10/2026

👉 Help shape the future of the Yorkshire Rural Support Network 👈

The Yorkshire Rural Support Network (YRSN) is looking for two farmers to join its Steering Group in a voluntary capacity. YRSN supports the health, wellbeing and resilience of rural communities across Yorkshire and facilitates the Women in Farming initiative.

As a Steering Group member, you'll help shape event themes, activities, priorities and budget decisions, ensuring YRSN continues to meet the needs of Yorkshire's farming community

• bring a farmer's perspective
• influence future events and initiatives
• attend four meetings a year

For more information email [email protected] or apply before 8 November 2026 via this link: https://form.jotform.com/262773259298372

20/10/2026

➕ Muddy maths 🟰 Wednesday 4 November 2026 ➗

Maths ideas to inspire EYFS & KS1 children to use in any of your outdoor spaces. Learn different ways to deliver maths activities using natural materials and simple equipment. The course is open to staff from Nurseries, Primary and Secondary Schools as well as Home Educators.

Taking place at the Great Yorkshire Showground, this course is FREE for participants and has been organised and funded by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society.

Read full details and book your place via the link ➡️ https://yas.co.uk/training-courses/

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day 🫶

If you or someone you know is struggling, please don't carry the burden alone. The Yorkshire Rural Support Network includes members who offer support by phone or with ongoing counselling.

☎️ Call RABI 24/7 helpline 0800 188 444
☎️ Call FCN 7am-11pm helpline 03000 111 999
☎️ Call Samaritans 24/7 helpline 116 123

09/10/2026

We are GO for the Yorkshire Farming Conference 2027 ✨

After the success of the inaugural Conference in January 2026, we are proud to have today launched our Yorkshire Farming Conference taking place at the Great Yorkshire Events Centre on Wednesday 27 January 2027.

Joining our Society Manager, David Tite, at the press launch, it was a pleasure to welcome Clare Wise, NFU - National Farmers' Union Livestock Board Chair along with Tom Carlisle Dalesfarmer and Rebecca Wilson Farming . They will all be taking part in sessions at the Conference, and we're excited to reveal more details over the coming weeks.

Get the date in your diary, and register your interest for tickets (on sale soon) via 👉 https://yorkshirefarmingconference.co.uk/launch-of-the-2027-yorkshire-farming-conference/

07/10/2026

What a day! 🤩

We welcomed secondary school and college pupils today to share an insight into land-based careers at a new event at Pavilions of Harrogate.

Agritunity brought together pupils from schools and colleges from across the region and 25 businesses to explore the breadth of opportunities in the agricultural sector.

We are so grateful to our sponsors AHDB, Co-op, GSC Grays Estate Agency and McCain UK IE for their generous support for this new event, and to all the businesses who gave up their time to deliver fantastic workshops for the students.

Enjoy the snapshot of a brilliant day with this video, and here's to more businesses and schools joining us in 2027 🙌

04/10/2026

A wonderful afternoon Harvest Festival service in Beverley today. Celebrating and giving thanks with friends from across Yorkshire 🙌

Thank you to our colleagues from who provided the incredible loaf, to Rev Becky Lumley, the choir and Parish of St Mary's for welcoming us all so warmly to their beautiful church, to The Right Revd James Jones KBE for his thoughtful address and to Canon Matthew as our Society Chaplain. Thanks also to Tina Cerruti and her team for High Tea.

01/10/2026

Have you booked your tickets yet? With limited availability for our Women in Farming Autumn Gathering on Tuesday 13 October at Tennants Auctioneers, Leyburn, we're excited for what promises to be a fantastic day with a panel of inspiring speakers 💫

We're delighted that Lorna Beston will also be speaking during the day, representing our Event Partner, Barclays Business UK.

Lorna is a Senior Product Manager within the Lending team at Barclays and represents the Women in Business proposition. Having spent over 14 years at Barclays in a variety of roles, she has worked closely with businesses across many sectors, helping them access the support, funding and solutions needed to achieve their ambitions.

Tickets for the Autumn Gathering may be reserved here ▶️ https://yas.co.uk/book-now-women-in-farming-autumn-gathering-13-october-2026/

Address

Great Yorkshire Showground
Harrogate
HG28NZ

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441423541000

Website

http://www.yas.co.uk/

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