Local farmers have a long history of working together to support each other and promote the best in Surrey agriculture. The present society is an amalgamation of the Surrey Agricultural Association, formed 178 years ago in 1829, and the Redhill Agricultural Society, founded in 1862. Its members are drawn from many different walks of life, their common interest: rural Surrey.

The society runs the annual Surrey County Show at Stoke Park Guildford in May, plus farm, countryside stewardship and crop competitions and the Surrey Farm and Village Week in September, culminating in the County Ploughing Match and Country Fair at Loseley Park.

The first combined society Surrey County Show was in 1954.

The objectives of the Society are: the encouragement of agriculture and agricultural employees in their various crafts and to promote good farming. The advancement of breeding and rearing of livestock and horses and to maintain the public’s interest in the Agricultural Industry generally within the county.

The President of Surrey County Agricultural Society is Sir Graham Wilkinson, a member of Council, Life Vice President of the Society and Master of the Worshipful Company of Farmers. The Deputy President is the Rt Hon Earl of Onslow. The Chairman is Jim Allen, the Chief Executive is Sonia Ashworth.  The Honorary Show Director is Tony Poulsom