Est. 1952 — City of London Livery Company № 80

Welcome to the Worshipful Company of Farmers

Inspiring, developing and encouraging excellence in the management and leadership of UK agriculture — through renowned courses, charitable grants and the fellowship of a City livery company reaching back to 1952.

Master, Wardens & members — banner image

Jeremy Finnis DL, the Master for 2025–2026, flanked by Senior Warden Christopher Day (left) and Junior Warden Stephen Watkins (right).

What we do

Four ways we serve the industry

Course delegates

Outstanding courses

Rural Business Management and the Challenge of Rural Leadership are the blue-riband courses of their kind.

City farm

City Farms

Our support for the City Farms movement lets children and adults from challenging backgrounds experience a little rural life in the middle of their city.

Lecture / banquet

Lectures & events

Our lectures, formal events and banquets are held in some of London's most spectacular venues, among leaders from across the agri-food industry.

Summer visit

Fellowship

A key part of the Livery movement — a good example is our annual Master's Summer Visit, with convivial gatherings across the country.

Success stories

Where our support leads

Alex Young

Alex Young has been awarded a First Class Honours in Agriculture from the Royal Agricultural University, and he is also the winner of the Company's prize for the best dissertation in Agriculture

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What our students are saying

“It's not a myth… it really IS life-changing.”

“Life-affirming, enlightening and uplifting. It's hard to put into words what a privilege it was — apply, apply, apply!”

“What a fantastic, life-changing experience I've had.”

Our supporting partners

Become part of the Company.

Joining as a Liveryman means a life-long fellowship of like-minded people from across farming and food. The Clerk will guide you from first enquiry to Clothing.

Start your journey