Charlie Prell said as chair he would continue the work done under the leadership of outgoing chair Lucinda Corrigan.
“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.
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