Agricultural Professional Development
Central to the Society’s remit is the provision of educational events, grants and awards for people with an involvement in agriculture, horticulture and other land-based industries in order to support career development in this sector.
Professional Development Options
Discover the agricultural professional development options and grants offered by the South of England Agricultural Society:
Grants for Land-Based Colleges
Every year we offer grants to land-based colleges in the region, to help them enrich their agricultural training curriculum and courses.
Grants for Land-Based Skills & Qualifications
We provide agricultural training grants to allow professionals of any age to achieve land-based skills qualifications and certifications.
Farming Conference
An annual event dedicated to the discussion of topical agricultural issues led by an expert panel and followed by a question and answer session.
Farming Technical Forum
We hold three online technical forums every year for active farmers and growers across the region.
Membership
If you enjoy attending our shows, find out more about Membership. You can attend each day of our four seasonal shows, access Members’ areas including parking, and you will be helping us to continue our work to fund and support agricultural education and countryside learning.
Read our reviews
Here are some of the things people are saying about us.
SofE show great to see it back and they didn’t disappointed 3 fantastic days.
Ian Truman
A great family day out, lots to see (farm animals, horses and dogs) and buy (plants, clothing and a huge variety of produce).
Carolyn Waters
Great venue for country shows and the shows are top quality too.
Vicci Gunstone
Just been to the South of England show. Had an amazing time in the sunshine. Lots to see and do and something for everyone. My son thought the stunt bikes where awesome!!!
Mark Leppard
Good to see the south of England Show back. A great day out, shows, animals, and plenty of stalls.
Dog friendly & some tasty snack / food to be had. Terrific venue.
Peter Langbridge
Easy parking which was free. Entrance price very good. Sellers did not mark prices too high. Huge varieties, from babies, children, adults and a good variety for animals. Cash and card available. A lovely Christmas atmosphere was created.
Julie Fairfowl
Charity of the Year
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