NSW sheep farmers take top jobs on the re-shuffled Farmers for Climate Action board

“In the five years since it was established, Farmers for Climate Action has become an influential voice to government, politicians and agri-political and regional leaders,” Mr Prell said.

“It is the go-to organisation for farmers who want to see meaningful action to address climate change and a support mechanism for regional Australians who have the courage to speak up.”

Mr Prell is a sheep farmer from Crookwell, an hour north of Canberra, and is one of four farmers involved in the Crookwell 2 wind farms.

Anika Molesworth was elected to the position of deputy chair.

Dr Molesworth works between far-western NSW where her family operates a sheep station and Griffith where her PhD crop trials are located.

The young agricultural scientist said now was a critical moment for Australian agriculture.

“To ensure a vibrant and productive agriculture sector long into the future we must step up to the challenge of climate change,” she said.

Farmers for Climate Action is a movement which represents 5000 farmers seeking action on climate change.