Angus Agricultural Association

Constitutional objectives

Through the organisation of an annual show, to provide a platform for the public to come and be educated and to learn at firsthand about the methods of land management and animal husbandry through, for example, crop competitions, animal showing classes, demonstrations and the various displays which are accessible to the public at the show. To provide and increase awareness for the children of the community (via competitions and activities) which will ultimately broaden their understanding of the natural environment and its integration with farming and food production as a whole. To further promote art and culture through children?s competitions such as baking and creative art. To promote excellence in a wide range of agricultural based activities e.g. sheep shearing and the production of quality livestock which are only achievable through high standards of crop husbandry and animal welfare. To consider all reasonable requests for Sponsorship or Patronage associated with the furtherance of agricultural culture and heritage, and the development of agricultural skills within the UK and overseas. (e.g. Sponsorship of a competitor at the World Ploughing Championships in New Zealand in 2010).The promotion of good animal husbandry through the organisation of livestock classes which are on public exhibition and which are further judged at the Show. The animals on show are from local farms and in prime condition and will include most types of farm animals (cattle, sheep, goats, horses) as well as gun dogs and working collies. Demonstrations of good husbandry will also include, for e.g. sheep shearing and horse shoeing.To promote and develop the protection,conservation and improvement of the physical and natural environment and to further promote companies whose activities may further this and all other objectives here listed. To establish and/or support any other charitable purpose falling within the Associations objectives