ADF Membership

 

Are you a dairy farmer interested in making a positive change to the Australian dairy industry?

By applying to be a member of Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) you will help improve the profitability and sustainability of our $13 billion manufacturing, processing and exporting industry. ADF membership is 100% free for all dairy farmers who are a member of their State Dairy Farmer Organisation (SDFO).

Being an ADF member provides you with the opportunity to place national dairy issues on our policy and advocacy agenda, and expand your understanding of other industry issues which may be impacting your state. ADF membership also provides you with the following privileges:

  • The opportunity to join one of the three ADF Policy Advisory Groups (PAGs)

  • The opportunity to stand for the ADF Board and National Council

  • A vote on all resolutions presented to the Annual General Meeting and on the election of ADF Board Members

Membership application

To be a member of Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF), you must first be a member of one of our six State Dairy Farmer Organisations (SDFOs). Click here to download your ADF membership application form.

For more information about ADF membership applications, please contact: reception@australiandairyfarmers.com.au

State Dairy Farmer Organisations

Australian Dairy Farmers’ (ADF) constitution is comprised of six state dairy farmer organisation (SDFO) members, which represent their respective state dairy farmers and support ADF’s strategic objectives. ADF provides policy and advocacy representation for Australian dairy farmers at a national level, whereby an issue is defined as one that impacts one or more states or is likely to set a national precedence. The SDFO members, or state members, deliver policy and advocacy representation to dairy farmers at a state level and contribute to national policy through ADF membership and active participation in their respective SDFOs. In recognition of the State Member’s investment, ADF provides further support through the ADF Project Fund which invests in projects annually that complement ADF’s national policy, advocacy and member value. The ADF Project Fund is assessed against its criteria every 12 months by a formal review panel to ensure the projects align with ADF’s strategic goals. The following six SDFOs work in collaboration with ADF to foster a strong and united voice for dairy farmers nationally.

ADF Constitution & Charters

PAG application

ADF uses an Expression of Interest (EOI) process to invite ADF business members to register interest in serving on a PAG. The EOI process seeks people with enthusiasm and a strong commitment to the policy area. ADF business members are invited to lodge a brief statement indicating reasons for interest in the PAG and a brief summary of experience relevant to the PAG. If a prospective PAG member is interested in joining more than one PAG, they can apply to do so.

Applications become available in November each year and close at the end of March the following year. Click here for more information about the PAG application process and desired skill sets and interests, click here to download your application form or contact: reception@australiandairyfarmers.com.au

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