BBSRC is the UK's leading funding agency for academic research in the non-medical life sciences and is one of the seven research councils.
http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/

The BCPC is a UK charity whose objective it is to promote and encourage the science and practice of crop protection for the benefit of all.
http://www.bcpc.org/

The British Wool Marketing Board is a farmer-run organisation established in 1950 to create a central marketing system for wool produced by UK sheep flocks. It currently handles around 28 million kilos of wool from almost 50,000 registered sheep farmers.

www.britishwool.org.uk

Brogdale Farm is the home of the National Fruit Collections, the largest collection of fruit trees and plants in the world.  Over 2,300 different varieties of apple, 550 of pear, 350 of plum, 320 of cherry and smaller collections of bush fruits, nuts and grapes are grown here in 40 hectares of beautiful orchards.

www.brogdalecollections.co.uk

The Country Land and Business Association represents rural land and rural interests throughout England and Wales.
http://www.cla.org.uk/

DairyCo is the milk division of the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board, a not for profit, non commercial organisation.  The division is funded by and works on behalf of British dairy farmers. DairyCo provide products and services to improve the image an sustainability of British dairy farming.

Agricultural organisation whose principal function is the running of the annual Devon County Show

http://www.devoncountyshow.co.uk/

http://www.driffieldshow.co.uk/

The Society's work covers the counties of Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire. It aims to promote agriculture, its skills and all trades, crafts and professions connected with it, through its annual show in June. http://www.eastofengland.org.uk/

BPEX and EBLEX are divisions of the Agriculture & Horticulture development Board. The divisions are funded and work on behalf of English Beef, Lamb and Pork producers to enhance efficiency, profitability and sustainability in the red meat industry.

Livestock farmers have a long history of supporting food and farming education. BPEX and EBLEX jointly fund an education web site www.meatandeducation.com with an extensive range of resources for teachers and students from Key Stage 3 to

A level. For young people who love cooking EBLEX offer an annual competition Red Tractor beef and lamb Mmmake it with Mince Challenge. The challenge, which is free to enter, is designed to engage, educate and inspire students at Key Stages 3 and 4 (age 11 – 16) to get cooking and appreciate the importance of good nutrition and quality ingredients.

ECT is a charitable trust which was set up in 1952 by the late Ernest Cook, a grandson of Thomas Cook, founder of Cook's Travel Agency.
The Trustees of the Ernest Cook Trust believe that, as a land based educational charity, the resources of the Trust should be used to increase public awareness and understanding of the countryside and the environment.
http://www.ernestcooktrust.org.uk/

The Essex Agricultural Society has been serving farmers for 150 years, and supports and encourages the farming community in Essex by raising the profile of the industry in a number of ways.  The Society is based within Writle College, and in partnership with the College and Essex County Council, they organise and host a yearly Schools Day, bringing 3,000 primary school children out of the classroom and take them on a journey of their food from field to fork.

Farms for City Children is a UK Charity whose object is to give children from urban areas the opportunity to spend a week living and working on a farm in the heart of the countryside.
http://www.farmsforcitychildren.co.uk

Farms For Schools (FFS) aims to ensure that school trips to farms are safe, enjoyable and educationally worthwhile. All FFS members meet the required standards in the provision of facilities and educational for farms visits.
http://www.farmsforschools.org.uk

The Federation represents the interests of some 63 city farms oer 900 community gardens, and 77 school farms. They all vary and can be found in most cities across the UK. Most work with schools providing hands on opportunities. http://www.farmgarden.org.uk/

Glendale Agricultural Society's primary role is the organisation and staging of the annual Glendale Show at Wooler in North Northumberland on August Bank Holiday Monday. In June 2007 the Society held its third Children’s Countryside Day with 1500 first school children from all over Northumberland and North Tyneside attending. This is now a very successful annual event which is free to schools and is funded by a number of outside organisations, funding bodies and local businesses.

Website: http://www.glendaleshow.com/

The Heritage Crafts Association is the advocacy body for traditional heritage crafts. Working in partnership with Government and key agencies, it provides a focus for craftspeople, groups, societies and guilds, as well as individuals who care about the loss of traditional crafts skills, and works towards a healthy and sustainable framework for the future. Our aim is to support and promote heritage crafts as a fundamental part of our living heritage.

The Institute for Animal Health does research on infectious diseases of farm animals. Surrounding the village of Compton, West Berkshire, we have a 780 hectare farm, within the dairy of which is situated our Farm Science Visitor Centre. Here, with much child participation, we tell the story “Meadow to Milk: the science and technology of milk production

http://www.iah.ac.uk/schools/index.shtml

The Kent County Agricultural Society organises the Kent County Show in July each year. Activities for schools are a developing part of the Show's programme.

http://www.kentshowground.co.uk

Landex is an Association of Further and Higher Education Colleges with specialist provision in land based and related subjects.

www.landex.org.uk

Lincolnshire Agricultural Society's aims and objects are the furtherance, welfare and progress of the agricultural industry and all professions trades and crafts connected therewith. They organise the annual Lincolnshire Show and many other events on the Lincolnshire Showground throughout the year.
http://www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk

LEAF is a charity helping farmers improve their environmental and business performance and create a better public understanding of farming through a nationwide network of demonstration farms.
http://www.leafuk.org/

The Museum of English Rural Life at the Rural History Centre, University of Reading, is the English national centre for the history of food, farming and the countryside. The Museum's Designated collections are of national and international importance and include documentary and photographic archives and an extensive library. A range of special sessions is available to schools and the Museum also runs a programme of family events, talks and lectures.
http://www.merl.org.uk/

The NFAN provides professional advice and services to aid the development of farm and rural attractions.  Including advice on Planning Legislation, Business Rates, Marketing, Animal Welfare, Insurance and Health and Safety.

http://www.farmattractions.net/

The National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (NFYFC) is the head of a nationwide body of nearly 700 Young Farmers' Clubs (YFCs) located throughout England and Wales, dedicated to supporting young people in agriculture and the countryside. Their memberships comprise more than 20,000 young people aged between 10 and 26 years. As such, the NFYFC is the largest rural youth organisation of its kind in the UK.
http://www.nfyfc.org.uk/

NOAH represents the UK animal medicine industry whose aim is to provide safe, effective, quality medicines for the treatment and welfare of animals. http://www.noah.co.uk/

The Newbury & District Agricultural Society is a Registered Charity established with the aim of promoting agriculture, horticulture, forestry, rural crafts and skills and educating the public in these areas.

http://www.newburyshow.co.uk

Organic Centre Wales was set up in 2000 to promote organic farming and food in Wales.

http://www.organic.aber.ac.uk/schools

The PDA provides technical information on fertilisers and guidance on their use in agriculture, particularly for the benefit of farmers and advisors in the UK and Ireland. The information mainly covers phosphate and potash fertilisers, and will be of interest to all with a technical interest in fertilisers and crop nutrition.

www.pda.org.uk

The Royal Bath & West of England Society is an 242 acre agricultural showground that holds various events throughout the year, is noted for the Royal Bath & West Show, also puts specialist farming events; Grassland UK, Dairy Show, National Amateur Gardening Show, Winter Show. Committed to the agricultural and rural community.

The Royal Bath and West of England Showground
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 6QN

Website: www.bathandwest.co.uk

Royal Cornwall Showground
Whitecross
WADEBRIDGE
Cornwall
PL27 7JB

Website: www.royalcornwall.co.uk

The Association aims to improve the breeding of livestock and plants, invent and improve agricultural machines and implements and encourage skills in agriculture, horticulture and animal husbandry as well as agricultural science and education

Website: www.royalnorfolkshow.co.uk

The Soil Association is the UK's leading organisation promoting organic food and farming. It provides educational opportunities for schools and the public through a network of open organic farms and a range of educational resources.
http://www.soilassociation.org

The Society aims to promote an interest in, and knowledge of, the countryside, agriculture, equestrian matters, horticulture and forestry through staging a three-day show and other events. http://www.seas.org.uk

In the UK and Ireland, Syngenta operate two business divisions, Seeds and Crop Protection. Our web sites are available at:

http://www.syngenta.co.uk/
http://www.newfarmcrops.co.uk/
http://www.oilseedrape.com/
http://www.sugarbeet.co.uk/
http://www.syngenta-crop.co.uk/
http://www.syngenta-potato.co.uk/
http://www.nkseeds.co.uk/

At the Earth Trust we think that the best way to look after the places we love is to change the way we live. We give people life changing experiences that reconnect us to the natural world.

The Society covers the counties of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. It is a non-profit making charity that works to promote the interest and improvement of agriculture, horticulture and livestock breeding. http://www.threecounties.co.uk/

A not for profit venture dedicated to enhancing public understanding about the role of agriculture in the countryside. The web site is a unique opportunity for visitors to discover what is going on in the countryside and why.
http://www.ukagriculture.com/

WAITROSE@school aims to encourage and support children's learning about the production and social importance of good food.
http://www.waitrose.com/

Founded in 1799 and becoming a registered charity limited by guarantee in 1996, The Westmorland County Agricultural Society Ltd is dedicated to promoting the following objectives:agriculture, horticulture, allied industriues, rural crafts, breeding of livestock, forestry and conservation with focus concentrated on a radius of 55 miles of the Society Showfield at Lane Farm, Crooklands, Milnthorpe.

http://www.westmorland-county-show.co.uk/

The Worshipful Company of Farmers is the 80th Livery Company of the City of London. Its main aims are
• To stimulate the development of agricultural education
• To provide financial assistance for overseas visits by agricultural students
• To provide a common meeting ground for farmers and allied professions
• To promote a better understanding of the importance of farming in the economic life of the nation and the close association of farming with the City of London

The Society was founded in 1837 to help improve agriculture in the region. It is best known for organising the Great Yorkshire Show and other events.
http://www.yas.co.uk/