DairyTas Young Dairy Network

The Young Dairy Network provides opportunities for young people looking to develop their skills and create valuable connections to further their career in dairy.

More than 2,500 young dairy professionals have joined the Young Dairy Network – gaining access to training, farm walks, social events, workshops, leadership programs, industry connections and more.

Get involved

The DairyTAS Young Dairy Network helps its members develop professionally – while ensuring they are supported nationally via a forum for sharing information, exchanging ideas and staying connected.

This valuable initiative is for people aged 16 – 35, who are:

New to dairying
New to the industry
Local farmers
Local dairy service providers.

By joining, you will connect with established farmers, industry professionals and other young dairy professionals – helping you move forward in the industry.

Activities are delivered by our coordinators and include:

Training
Farm walks / study tours
Social events / gala dinners
Discussion groups / workshops
Industry event management
Networking with industry stakeholders
Bursaries for those who are participating in industry leadership activities
Interstate and overseas events.

Young Dairy Network groups operate in all Tasmanian dairying regions, including the north-east, central-north and north-west. There is the opportunity to have a other regional groups in the south and on King Island, depending on interest.

Regional groups are driven by local farmers to ensure activities meet the needs of the local community. The network is a collaborative effort amongst the state's industry stakeholders.

The groups aim to:

Assist the next generation of dairy farmers to further develop their skill sets
Assist younger farmers in dealing with issues specific to their needs
Encourage enthusiasm and motivation to young people in the dairy industry
Provide inspiration to young farmers and new entrants to stay within the industry
Provide opportunities for developing networks and relationships with other young farmers and people throughout the industry
Ensure the young farmer network is maintained across the Tasmanian dairy industry.