Founded in 1837 the Yorkshire Agricultural Society aims to help to improve and promote agriculture in the region. The Yorkshire Agricultural Society organises and hosts the Great Yorkshire Show and Springtime Live. The Yorkshire Agricultural Society is a registered charity and member organisation – with over 12,000 members who help to support the Society’s work. The Society’s offices are based at the award-winning Regional Agricultural Centre, in Harrogate, which comprises offices and Fodder (regional food shop and cafe). It also arranges a programme of events for school children, students and teachers; and provides support to organisations connected with agriculture.