Federated Farmers - Wellington

No one farmer can respond to the mass of policy and issues we collectively face. That is Federated Farmers' role and our mission is to take farming forward. We consist of 24 provinces and employ professional staff who work for our member-farmers. As a democratic organisation, we give farmers a collective voice at both a regional, national and international level. We also represent the specific interests of members within Meat & Fibre, Dairy, Goats, Rural Butchers, High Country, Grain & Seed and Bees. Federated Farmers is governed by a National Board and a National Council. The National Board meets regularly and comprises our President, Vice-president, three Industry Group chairpersons and two National Board 'members at large'. The National Council meets twice a year and comprises the National Board with representatives from both the provinces and industry groups. Policy is member driven. Members' views are canvassed by staff and elected representatives who formulate submissions that help local and central government decision making. The Federation's aim is to add value to the business of farming for our members and encouraging sustainability through best practice. advice, adverse events, farmers fighting fund, leadership programmes, employment