Farmers, rural professionals and community members are warmly invited to attend the Southern South Island Farmer Council AGM on 28 October in Riversdale.
This is a valuable opportunity to hear about Council activities, discuss key issues facing the farming sector, and help shape the future direction of farmer representation across the Southern South Island.
The Annual General Meeting is open to the public, and everyone with an interest in the future of farming in our region is encouraged to attend. Farmer Council Nominations Open We are also calling for nominations to the Southern South Island Farmer Council.
If you are passionate about advocating for farmers, contributing to industry discussions, and helping drive positive outcomes for your local farming community, we encourage you to put your name forward or nominate a fellow farmer.
Nomination forms
Welcoming applications from across Southland with specific vacancies in South Otago, West Otago and Northern Southland.
For a nomination form, please contact Theresa Laws at [email protected] and for more information contact Claire Teutenberg at [email protected].
Speaker
We're delighted to welcome Michelle and Tony Roberts as our guest speakers. Michelle and Tony are the 2026 National Ambassadors for Sustainable Farming and Growing and recipients of the prestigious Gordon Stephenson Trophy, New Zealand's premier award recognising outstanding achievement in sustainable farming and growing.
Passionate advocates for sustainable farming practices, Michelle and Tony have been recognised nationally for their commitment to environmental stewardship, innovation, and excellence in agriculture. They will share insights from their farming journey, discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the sector, and provide inspiration for building resilient and sustainable farming businesses. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from two of New Zealand's leading farming ambassadors and connect with others who are passionate about.
Registration
Registration is essential.