Who we are

Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Foundation

The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) established the RAS Foundation in 2007 to enhance educational excellence and help build strong, vibrant rural and regional communities in NSW.

The RAS Foundation provides grants to support education and skills development in country NSW.

Click here for information on our grants.

Royal Agricultural Society of NSW

The RAS is a not-for-profit organisation that has been helping to shape agriculture in Australia since 1822. Its mission is to forge the future of agriculture through competition, education and events.
Click here to find out more about the RAS.

Our people

The RAS Foundation Board is comprised of eminent Australians who are passionate about rural and regional communities:

• John B. Fairfax, AO (Chairman)
• Glenn Dudley
• Robyn Clubb
• Peter King
• Dr Cameron Archer
• David Brownhill
• Jillian Kilby
• Fiona Higgins

Executive Officer: Antonia Ruffell.
Administration: Nicole Day.