Member shows
Financial support from Agri-Expo made it possible for twenty four member shows to present their annual agricultural shows during the course of this year.
Eight national, 22 provincial, 34 regional, 3 inter-regional and 35 club championships were presented under the auspices of Agri-Expo. In addition to these championships, several poultry shows, upcoming farmer shows and youth shows were also presented at member shows under the auspices of Agri-Expo.
The annual meeting of member shows took place on 30 October at Sandringham. Agri-Expo organises this meeting to address problems encountered at shows, co-ordinate show dates and build on Agri-Expo's positive relations with member shows. A positive spirit prevails among the agricultural societies, and the way in which representatives of various societies exchange ideas, enhances the show industry. This occasion is well attended every year, because it is here that people work together to make good shows even better.
During this meeting, the project co-ordinator emphasised the following:
- agricultural societies should regard youth shows as a way to add value to their shows;
- agricultural societies should promote transformation in the show industry;
- Agri-Expo is always available in a consulting capacity for agricultural societies and encourages the shows to contact Agri-Expo whenever necessary.
Not many people realise the impact of the current economic climate on the show industry. In these difficult times, agricultural societies should therefore stand together, support one another and seize opportunities.
Clanwilliam Show
