Benefits to Members

For nearly forty years IAgSA has provided support to rural administrators all over Britain. Members have access to a wide range of benefits helping them meet the challenges of working with businesses throughout the countryside.

Directory

Membership of a recognised professional body with a listing in the widely circulated Directory of Members, now combined with the Journal.

Professional Journal

The annual Journal, with circulation of more than 1500 copies, covers important issues and technical developments involving rural issues.

Monthly Bulletin     Download Monthly Bulletin

Rural business administrators perform a key management role and the monthly bulletin updates members on current legislation and informs them of important government department deadlines, subsidy changes and industry news. There are also in-depth technical articles relevant to rural business as well as notices of branch meetings, workshops and training information. The bulletin is also a prime vehicle for recruitment advertising.

Continuing Professional Development

Development of skills through the IAgSA CPD scheme. Members taking part in CPD are identified in the directory of members.

Professional network

There are 30 branches nationwide which meet regularly to hold seminars and training sessions as well as social meetings. The branch network provides vital regional support and recruitment opportunities.

Members Internet Forum

Access to information and forums through members internet pages.

National Conference

The IAgSA week end conference is held each spring at a different location around the country every year. The event is well respected and supported by many professionals particularly those involved in business services and information technology.

Membership is open to anyone meeting the requirements (details available on request). Others with an interest in rural, agricultural and horticultural administration, but not eligible for membership, may become affiliated to IAgSA as either individuals or companies.

Subscriptions for new members   Download application form

Affiliate and Member £50
Students £25
Corporate £100

Directory entry for professional members (Denoting participation in CPD)
Branch participation
Monthly Bulletin  
Annual Journal
Annual Conference
Professional Indemnity Insurance

Publications for Members:

Becoming Self Employed
Calculating remuneration
Code of Conduct
Contract & Terms of Employment
Tax deductible expenses
Working Arrangements
Memorandum & Articles of Association
Manning a stand
Branch Rules
Promoting and running a branch
Duties of branch officers
Notification of change of branch officers
Nomination of council members

Publications for non-members and publicity material:

Membership application forms
Affiliation and Membership of IAgSA
IAgSA Grading Structure
Farmers information card
The Careers booklet
Current list of training establishments and trainers
Annual Directory