Committee Members

Sam Gunn
Condoblin
Chairman
sw_gunn@
harboursat.com.au
M 0427 800 044
P 02 6896 2244
F 02 6379 8209

Chris Laurie
Uralla
Vice Chairman
claurie@
aussiemail.com.au
P 02 67782121
M 0428 303 089

Murk Schoen
Corowa
Scholarships / grants
schoen@
harboursat.com.au
P 02 6035 3824
F 02 6035 3858
M 0427 558 023

NSW Farmers'
Association Staff
E nswfarmers@
nswfarmers.org.au

P 02 8251 1700
F 02 8251 1750

Member Service
Centre
1300 794 000

Young Farmers Committee

The philosophy of the Young Farmers committee, as you will see, is to educate, listen, advocate and interact in an environment which is ‘fun’. The young farmers committee serves the purpose of not only organising and implementing events of value to young members of the NSW Farmers Association, but also to provide a platform of access to information and networks which are of benefit to either personal, professional or business development. 

Five focus areas have been identified by the Young Farmer committee. These focus areas encapsulate all which will drive continuity, sustainability and value, and are in direct line with the Vision of the committee.

 2008 Young Farmers Forum

Be the Voice of Young Farmers – We Want You!

“The 2008 Young Farmers’ Forum will this year focus on how as a group we can have a stronger voice and effectively use our knowledge and experience to play a bigger part in the formation of policy and moving key issues related to Young Farmers’ forward. My message to all Young Farmers’ and Young Rural Professionals is that now is the time to get active and we want you to help make this happen. Join me, my mates on the Young Farmers’ Committee and other like-minded guys and girls for this important Forum.”  Sam Gunn, Chairman, Young Farmers’ Committee.

Date - 30-31 July 2008
Location - Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park

 YFF08 Information Kit
 YFF08 Agenda
 YFF08 Registration Form (Online)
 YFF08 Registration Form (Printable)

 Key Focus Areas

1. Membership Base - Develop a membership base of active young farmers and agribusiness professionals across New South Wales.
2. Membership Services - Provide real value to our members in personal, professional and business development, as well as greater representation within the NSW Farmers Association
3. Communication - Drive two-way information flow between the NSW Young Farmers Committee and the wider industry (Members, NSW Farmers Association and government)
4. Resources - Have the necessary means to achieve our goal – both capital, people and intellect through the Association and abroad
5. Committee Development - Provide skills to committee members which sets members in good stead to drive positive and effective industry change within the Association and the broader community in the years ahead.