Jeremy Staples

East of England Agricultural Society

The East of England Agricultural Society has a rich history dating back to 1797. The core goals of the Society are much the same now as they were at its inception, with the focus centred around promoting agriculture and rural life in the East of England. The Society, is a registered charity, and we are currently based at the East of England Showground in Peterborough. We also operate an events programme through the year from evening talks to conferences, dinners and our successful Kids Country educational outreach programme on all aspects of the field to fork journey. At the heart of the organisation is a membership base which is open to all and which helps support the Society's charitable objectives alongside the wider agricultural industry and rural way of life. In return, members are entitled to a number of benefits such as discounted event entry, volunteer opportunities and bursary applications. The Society also manages the Marshal Papworth Trust, a fund supporting agricultural education in developing countries and Cultiv8 a group for networking and knowledge exchange for young people working in the rural sector.