Voice
Welcome to Voice, the new, monthly publication of the TFGA that we have designed as an extra communications vehicle for the association to converse with its members and with those who have a stake in Tasmania’s rural industries. While more and more us are using e-mail and the Internet each day to keep abreast of the news that is important to us, we believe there is still nothing to compare with hard print in your hands, to absorb information at your leisure, at your own speed, in your own chair.
For many farmers, we know, reaching for the computer is not the first priority after a hard day’s toil. So we hope that you find Voice a useful tool in maintaining contact with the association and your colleagues. In particular, we would welcome any feedback you may have, any suggestions for stories or other content.
Please find our first edition of VOICE in an electronic format open for everyone to view, however please note forthcoming editions will be only accessible to TFGA Members.
If you would like any further information, please feel welcome to call Nardia on (03) 6332 1818.
The Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association (TFGA) is the State’s peak agricultural body, representing the interests of those who work on the land.
It represents 3100 agricultural enterprises, one in five jobs in Tasmania.
They contribute about $1 billion a year to the Tasmanian economy. That is about 16% of gross state product.
Because our members are farmers from across all segments of the industry (and most of our board members are farmers), we are well positioned to represent the interests of the agricultural sector. The TFGA represents big and small farms. We make no distinction. We believe it is vital that all farmers in Tasmania are members of the TFGA so that we are able to speak with one voice when we deal with governments at all levels and with other industry bodies.
We exist to make a difference and we can only do this by standing and working together. Tasmanian farms must operate in a positive business environment. That is our main mission.
We have close links with other state farming organisations as well as:
Tasmania’s voice is heard at national and international level through these industry affiliations.
We have alliances with a number of sponsors and business partners, who support the association. They include:
Please contact the TFGA office on 6332 1800 for more details on membership opportunities