SAA Information

The Suffolk Agricultural Association is a charitable organisation which delivers its charitable objectives through organising and developing events which engage with the economic and social communities of Suffolk and neighbouring counties.

The Association, when organising events embraces, promotes and advances education and understanding, social interaction and inclusion, trading opportunities, best practice, entertainment and enjoyment, with the overall aim of contributing to the prosperity of the county.

SAA Objectives

To promote and encourage the advancement and improvement of agriculture (including forestry, horticulture, food-production, and all allied occupations) whether through the development of skills and techniques or research, and the dissemination of knowledge of such skills, techniques and research, both as to methods of husbandry, the use of science, the use and development of agricultural implements and machinery, the application of land-management, marketing, and conservation, and the development of new agricultural products including renewables.
In pursuance of the objective above to hold regular agricultural shows. Provided that the Association shall not be obliged to hold a show in any year if the Council of the Association shall resolve otherwise.

Strategic Components of the SAA

The Association interprets, communicates and delivers its charitable objectives through four strategic arms of the Association. These are: