Affiliated Agricultural SocietiesAgricultural Shows Australia (ASA)Governor’s CupDue to the challenges with COVID-19the annual Affiliates Conference wasnot held in 2021, but is a priority in2022 to re-engage. Future plans includeongoing support and communication withthe regional agricultural societies acrossWA, as they look to rebuild and prosper.Agricultural Shows of Australia (ASA),with Doctor Rob Wilson OAM as thePresident, has worked hard to securefederal grants to assist the 56 affiliatesRegional Show groups and the RASWA.These grants have been available tothose regional shows that were cancelledduring 2021/22, and the ASA has workedwith them to secure these grants .Congratulations to Trevor Blight thewinner of the 2021 Governor’s Cup atthe 2021 Perth Royal Show. RASWAwould also like to thank the Hon KimBeasley AC for his outstanding serviceas Patron of the Society, when during adifficult period, the Governor has alwaysbeen available to support the Societyand promote its activities.The 2021 Perth Royal ShowThe 2021 Perth Royal Show was an outstanding success. The attendance and comments from the public reinforced the value theShow provides for West Australian families.86%of visitors were satisfiedwith the 2021 PRS. 90% were returnvisitors and 89% said they are verylikely to come back to future shows.91%of show goers thinkthe Perth Royal Show is an iconiccommunity event. 92% believe itis very important as a longstandingcommunty tradition.89%95%88%91%of visitors think thePerth Royal Show brings the City andCountry together. 84% agreeing itconnects communities.of show goers believethe PRS offers education aboutagriculture and food from WA.of visitors believe thePRS should stay for many years tocome. 80% think the PRS is differentfrom any other event or festival heldin Perth.think the PRS isvery important in acknowledgingfarmers and the great work they do.R A S WA A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 2 27
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