The Rural Society of Durazno
- The Rural Society of Durazno
The Rural Society of Durazno is a prominent Uruguayan grouping of landowners and economic actors in Durazno Department [ [http://www.srd.com.uy/inicio.html] ] .
Activities and events
Livestock raising is a major portion of the region's economy, for the interests of which the Society, itself founded in 1911, is a major representative.
In 2008 the Society organized its 95th annual cattle show.
Leadership
Among the more prominent figures in the Society's leadership is Dr. Santiago Bordaberry [ 'Santiago Bordaberry', Wikipedia (in Spanish) [http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santiago_Bordaberry] ] . A wide range of herds is represented in the Society (Bordaberry's personal cattle specialism is an Australian herd).
ee also
* Agriculture in Uruguay
References
* [http://www.srd.com.uy/inicio.html]
* [http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santiago_Bordaberry]
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