Did you know that, before it became home to the Kent Showground, our site was part of the Detling airfield?
Learn more about the history of our site through both World Wars here!
Join The Team: Society Event Assistant
Are you searching for an exciting new project? We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced events assistant to support in the organisation of Biddenden Tractorfest as well as other society activities. This is a part-time, maternity cover role.
The Kent County Agricultural Awards
We are delighted to be teaming up with the Kent Business Awards to launch our inaugural Kent County Agricultural Awards this year!
A Look Back At The 92nd Kent County Show
It has now been over a month since the Kent County Agricultural Society hosted it’s 92nd Kent County Show and we thought we’d take a look back at the weekend’s highlights! As we celebrate the centenary of the Society, the show was a momentous occasion and an opportunity to reflect upon the history of farming in Kent.
50 FREE things to do at the Kent County Show
There are plenty of things to see and do at the Kent County Show, below are 50 things that are FREE!
An Interview with a Prison Officer
HMP Swaleside will be exhibiting at this year’s Kent County Show for the first time. Michael, one of their officers, recently did an interview to give us more information about being a Prison Officer. NAME: Michael Alexander AGE: 43 LOCATION: Swale, Kent When did you join the team at HMP Swaleside? I joined HMP Swaleside…
Farm Expo Connects Farmers and Industry Professionals in 2023
Farm Expo, the South East’s leading agricultural and machinery show, held on 1st March 2023 was a resounding success, with a record number of attendees participating in the event. Coordinated by charity organisers, the Kent County Agricultural Society, the annual expo showcased the latest in agricultural products, technologies, and services, providing a platform for farmers…
The Kent Farming Conference Considers the Future of Farming
On the evening of Wednesday 25th January, the Kent County Agricultural Society drew 130 visitors to its second Kent Farming Conference entitled ‘The Future of Farming’. Taking place at the Kent Showground in Detling, farmers, growers, agriculturalists, and industry experts gathered to hear from a panel of guest speakers, delving into developments in technology, crop…
4 ways to re-use your pumpkin this halloween
According to research, over 8 million pumpkins are thrown away each year in the United Kingdom, which is an enormous amount of waste! Here are 4 things you can do with your left-over pumpkins this Halloween. 1. Feed the wildlife Left over pumpkin carvings make delicious and nutritious food for your local wildlife. Squirrels, foxes,…
3 New Scholars Join Kent County Agricultural Society
The Kent County Agricultural Society are delighted to welcome three new students to the Kent Rural Scholarship Scheme. The new scholars include, Daniel Smith, Finn Shelby-Green and Nicola Godfrey who will all be commencing further education this year. Daniel & Finn are both looking forward to studying FdFc Agriculture at the University Centre of Hadlow…
