YDN Strategic Steering Committee

Current Membership of the Young Dairy Network Strategic Steering Committee

  • Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation CEO: Adrian Peake
  • Subtropical Dairy CEO: Janine Teese
  • Young Dairy Network Project Manager: Theresa Kunde
  • A representative of DPI & F: Ross Warren
  • Representatives from the local processing industry:
    • Andrew Taylor; Parmalat Australia
    • Roslyn D'Addona; National Foods
  • A farmer representative appointed by Subtropical Dairy; Di Gresham
  • A farmer representative/s appointed by The two relevant state farmer organisations
    • Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation: Jenny Easlea
    • New South Wales Farmers’ Association: Paul Wier
  • A nominated NSW young farmer: Paul Judge
  • A nominated Qld young Farmer: Paul Roderick 

The Chair is to be appointed by the committee and is preferably a farmer member.  The current Chair is Di Gresham

 

Role of the Young Farmer Network Strategic Steering Committee

The peak consultative forum of the Northern Dairy Industry Young Farmer Networks.

 

Purpose of the Young Farmer Network Strategic Steering Committee

  • Foster the continued development of the Young Farmers Networks ensuring their continued sustainability
  • Provide considered direction and leadership to the Young Farmer Networks
  • Provide recommendations to the Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation and Subtropical Dairy regarding future goals, gaps challenges and funding opportunities for the networks
  • Ensure that applications for future funding for network activities are high quality and in line with the strategic direction of the networks
  • Provide guidance and mentoring to Operational Steering committees, by addressing their concerns and recommending approaches to challenges
  • Foster the collaborative partnerships within the Networks ensuring effective and efficient use of industry resources
  • Oversee project budget and financial management processes
  • Maintain a strategic focus within discussion topics.