SAOS was established in 1905 to strengthen the profitability and effectiveness of Scotland’s farming and rural businesses through co-operation.
We are Scotland’s experts on farmer co-ops and food industry collaboration. We provide a range of specialist information, development and consultancy services.
We are a development organisation owned by our members. We provide a range of specialist services that our members have requested, that are not available elsewhere. Discover how we can help you.
All of our workstreams involve working together more effectively to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of Scotland's farming and food businesses.
Our key work funding and partnerships are with:
Scotland Food & Drink - website
ScotEID - website
Rural Innovation Support Service - website
Smart Rural - website
CarbonPositive - website
MDSC - website
European Union - website
SRDP
The Scottish Government - website