The company became a Livery Company in 1952, with the support of HM King George VI, and was granted a royal charter three years later by HM Queen Elizabeth II in 1955. The Farmers' Company supports farming students and promotes education in agriculture.
HRH Princess Anne, Princess Royal was master of the company for 2001–02. HM King Charles III was conferred as Honorary Liveryman of the Company in 1980.
The Farmers' Company ranks eightieth in the order of precedence for Livery Companies. Its motto is Give Us Our Daily Bread.
