BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

A strong and committed membership is essential in enabling us to pursue our key charitable aims, which include:

• promoting the very best in research, development and practice;
• supporting innovation;
• encouraging education on rural issues;
• championing the social welfare of rural communities; and
• providing an independent voice for the agricultural industry.

These are exciting times for the Society. We will be continuing to strengthen the membership package and are working closely with commercial organisations and other agricultural societies to provide relevant visits, discounts and offers. By becoming a member of the Royal Agricultural Society of England, you will both support our charitable work in the fields of communication and education, and enjoy the exclusive benefits detailed below:

Publications

• Weekly Agri-Bulletin Email, keeping you up to date about rural issues and Society activities
• Active Members Only area on website
• Quarterly communications, including technical papers from the Practice with Science Group, as well as journal papers, event information and of course any Society updates
• Annual Reviews for ARC and FACE
• RASE’s Annual Journal online, as well as a 50% discount when purchasing hard copy
• Discount subscription to ARC’s Country Way magazine

Events
Members qualify for discounts or special Member facilities to all live events, which currently include:

British Pig & Poultry Fair - giving producers from across the country a chance to meet up in a congenial environment where they can spend time discussing common interests and exchanging views on recent developments within the industry. www.pigandpoultryfair.org.uk  

Grassland & Muck - the biggest working machinery event in the UK. Visitors will have the chance to watch the latest machinery in action from all the leading manufacturers, with over 160 acres dedicated to machinery demonstrations. www.grasslandevent.co.uk

Web Community
Dedicated areas on RASE website for the rural community in general and individual members in particular, allowing:

• Communication with other members via forums
• Space to share views via blogs and uploaded video clips
• View latest news and comment from the Society, industry experts and commentators
• Special offers on travel, merchandise, clothing etc through partner organisations and businesses

Stoneleigh Park

• Discounts off venue hire at Stoneleigh Park * 
• Special rates on accommodation at Stoneleigh Park Lodge and Blackdown Village *
• Discounts and special offers on some non-RASE events held at Stoneleigh Park throughout the year

* For reservations and enquiries, please contact Stoneleigh Park on 0870 720 7575 or visit www.stoneleighpark.com for more information. Terms & Conditions apply, see website for full details.

Awards
The Society recognises innovation and excellence in agriculture through its prestigious awards.

• RASE awards will continue
• Some new awards may be introduced
• Members may apply for one Long Service Award free of charge in any three year period

For more information about Membership of the Royal Agricultural Society of England or to become a Member, please telephone 02476 858252, email membership@rase.org.uk or become a Member on-line now.