Royal Northern Agricultural Society announces key appointments
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Farming organisation the Royal Northern Agricultural Society has announced two new key appointments.
After 15 years in the dual role, Alison Argo will step down as Secretary/Treasurer of the Royal Northern Agricultural Society on Friday, November 3.
Her successors have just been announced as Fiona Davidson (Secretary) and Margaret Frank (Treasurer).
Originally from Torphins, Fiona Davidson has been a Director of the RNAS for eight years. Well known in agricultural circles, Fiona was a livestock buyer with McIntosh Donald and a livestock canvasser with Aberdeen and Northern Marts.
She lives on the family farm at Mintlaw with her husband and young son where she keeps a small herd of pedigree beef shorthorn cows. Fiona is also kept busy with lambing, undertaking agricultural consultancy work and running the Aberdeenshire Women’s Ag Group.
Stepping into the role of treasurer is Blairgowrie-born Margaret Frank who now lives in Newmachar.
She is a mother of three young farmers, all of whom have a keen interest and active involvement in all aspects of agriculture.
Also a familiar face in the farming community, Margaret is a self-employed bookkeeper who works with many farmers and estates throughout Aberdeenshire.
Commenting on her time in the post, Alison Argo said: “Since I started with the RNAS I have worked with 15 Presidents, six specialist event Convenors and too many Directors to count.
"I have enjoyed every minute, particularly the development and delivery of the specialist events and being involved in the various Royal visits we have welcomed over the years.”
RNAS President Alan Cumming added: “The Society is truly indebted to Alison for her many years of hard work and dedication.
"She has played a vital role in working with the Directors to steer the RNAS in recent years and we look forward to continuing that excellent work with Fiona and Margaret on board.”
To find out more about the RNAS, email secretary@rnas.info or call (07593) 227847.
