BGS Member Benefits
Membership of the BGS offers the following benefits:
Contacts - The British Grassland Society acts as a forum for those with an active interest in the science and practice of grassland and forage crop production and utilization. Being a member provides a unique opportunity to meet and discuss a wide range of relevant topics with the most able scientists and practitioners in the country. The Society brings together research workers, farmers, advisers, technical specialists and senior members of the agricultural supply industry.
Grass and Forage Science – the leading international journal for the publication of results on grassland and forage related research
Grass and Forage Farmer – a specialist publication providing a distillation of the results of research and other highly topical issues for the grassland and forage farmer
Bursary Award Scheme - Financial assistance to members of the Society for travel or education in line with the objectives of the Society.
Advance Notification - of BGS Meetings and Events including personal invitations to contribute offered papers to:
Conferences – specialist topics providing the latest research results
Roadshows - farmer-focussed discussions with highly topical and often controversial speakers to challenge your current ways of thinking
Workshops – focussing on a specific topic seeking new ways forward
Seminars – with leading specialists in their field and the opportunity for face to face detailed discussions
Member’s Discount - Members receive a discount on all meetings organised by BGS and on publications.
Newsletters - Regular newsletters to keep you up to date with Society activities and events, new books, results of competitions, calendar of grassland events, etc