Peterborough Agricultural Society May Close Due to Lack of Board Members

The Peterborough Agricultural Society (PAS) is in jeopardy of closing as it requires volunteers to join its Board of Directors or face permanent stoppage in operations announced on Thursday.

Founded in 1844, the Peterborough Agricultural Society was known for running the Peterborough Exhibition. Photo courtesy of PAS.

PAS is holding its Annual General Membership meeting on Jan.15 at 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 52, 1550 Lansdowne St. W. to determine the 180-year-old organization’s future.

The current Board has announced its decision to step down at the end of this term following ongoing challenges. This includes relocating after losing access to Morrow Park last year.

“This is a critical moment for the Peterborough Agricultural Society,” said Louise Dobbin, PAS general manager. “The current Board has faced numerous challenges and we are calling on the community to rally behind us. Without enough committed individuals to lead, the organization cannot continue and we risk losing this historic Society for good.”

The Board seeks volunteers with governance, finance, strategic planning, event management, communications and agriculture skills to help guide the organization forward. Board members must reside within Peterborough County or the City of Peterborough and commit to attending ten meetings a year.

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