On 7 November 2009 the Shropshire and West Midlands Agricultural Society, which ran the show, ran into financial difficulties, all staff were made redundant with immediate effect. In early 2010 a Company Voluntary Agreement was negotiated.
The Shropshire and West Midlands Agricultural Society, responsible for organizing the show, faced financial challenges in November 2009, resulting in immediate job losses for all staff members.  A Company Voluntary Agreement was reached in early 2010 to resolve the financial difficulties.