The TFGA is governed by a board of ten directors; one from each of the three telephone districts in Tasmania, one from each of our five commodity councils and two independent directors. They each serve three-year terms, which are staggered between the three categories of director.
Wayne Johnston is a third generation farmer in the Meander Valley. He and his wife, Lisa, produce prime lambs, poppies, potatoes and cereals on about 400 ha.
Marcus McShane and his wife Diana run a mixed farming operation in the Midlands of Tasmania.
Andrew is a practical person with trade background. He holds an Associate Diploma in Agriculture and an Advanced Diploma of Business Management and has spent 11 years in management roles for William Adams Pty Ltd and Hazell Bros Group, working at middle, senior and executive management levels.
Brian is a partner in a mixed farming operation at Thirlstane in the North West of Tasmania, which has a 120 cow stud Angus herd, and also grows poppies, pyrethrum and grain.
Wendy is an Independent Board Director and on the Audit and Risk Committee.
Matthew and his wife Trish are partners in their own farming operation, which includes potato and vegetable production, other cropping (poppies, cereals and pyrethrum), livestock and broiler production.
Michael has been involved in farmer advocacy and community groups for many years, including terms as Chairman of Vegetable Council for the TFGA and Ausveg.
An Independent Board Director, Sue was the Legislative Council member for Leven and then Montgomery for 16 years. This included a term as President.
Alan is a former chairman of the TFGA Dairy Council, which nominated him to the Board. He and wife Rosie run Telita Dairy at Derby.
Ian has been actively involved in Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Policy formulation, project development, management, and community development over the past thirty years