Western Dairy 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 Western Dairy Young Dairy Network helps its members develop professionally by sharing information, exchanging ideas and staying connected.

Membership is free and open to local farm owners, leaseholders, managers and workers as well as industry service providers and students aged between 18 and 35. The network welcomes those who may be new to dairying or the industry, or considering a dairy career. 

We host a range of educational and social events throughout the year, many of which are free or low-cost. These include: 

• Farm walks and study tours

• Social events and gala dinners

• Workshops

• Discussion groups

• Networking with industry stakeholders

• Sponsorship and support for industry leadership activities

• Interstate and overseas events.

Young dairy professionals looking to join can also follow us on Facebook for all the latest news and events in the region.