About us

Scotland’s experts on farmer co-ops and food industry collaboration, we work with food and farming businesses to make them more profitable, competitive, and sustainable - #workingtogether to shape the future, today.

What we do

All our work helps facilitate farmers and food and drink businesses to work together effectively. Over the years we've expanded and developed subsidiary businesses - getting the right people together and making innovative advancements - to help benefit food, farming and rural Scotland.

Events & Training

Developing staff capability is one of the most effective ways to improve a co-op’s performance. Check out our events and training programme - most of which are open to non co-op members too.

Membership

As a development organisation, owned by our members, we provide a range of specialist services not available elsewhere, to assist them in developing their people and their businesses. Get in touch to find out how we can help you.

What's New

See below for all the latest news, views and updates from us here at SAOS. Find all our latest videos on YouTube at: SAOS - working together in food and farming

NEW! Planning to Succeed Workshop Series - FREE ONLINE Taster Sessions

10 October 2024

10th, 15th, 17th October

Online

We're excited to launch our NEW series of three one-day workshops "Planning to Succeed: Your Path to Overcoming Employment Challenges". 

We're partnering with Greenburn HR to jointly deliver this series. Each workshop is designed to address the most pressing employment challenges facing Scottish Agriculture; employing and managing staff.

If you're a Manager or Company Chair and want to find out more, we've organised short complimentary online taster sessions to preview the series. You'll gain an overview of content, demonstrating how these workshops can benefit your co-op or rural organisation and its operation. Sign up for these in advance of the first workshop at this link BOOK NOW

 

Developed for Operational Managers, the workshops will offer invaluable insights and practical solutions for recruitment, retention and staff development.

MORE DETAIL ON THE FULL WORKSHOP SERIES

Workshop #1 | 30th October 2024 |  Planning to Attract the Right People - Discover effective methods to attract the right people 

Workshop #2 | 27th November 2024 Planning to Retain the Best People - Understand the importance of competitive and fair compensation

Workshop #3 | 22nd January 2025 | Planning to Manage Performance in the Right Way  - Learn techniques to enhance staff performance and productivity

BOOK NOW