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Australia's largest and most successful farmer organisation, the Victorian Farmers Federation exists to ensure that farmers' voices are heard where it matters most.

No-one Represents Farmers like the Victorian Farmers Federation 
With a proud history of effective lobbying, talented staff and a large membership base, the VFF has the power to effectively influence all levels of government and achieve better outcomes for your business.

In addition to direct lobbying the VFF holds positions on a vast array of committees and boards, helping ensure there is a farmer's voice in decision making which affects the rural community.

Your VFF membership ensures a stronger voice, increased lobbying power and a better climate for your business

No-one is there for farmers in times of trouble like the Victorian Farmers Federation
In times of fire, drought, locusts and other threats to the agricultural community the VFF plays a central role in control and recovery.

The State Government relies on the VFF’s network of 230 branches as a link to the rural community. For example during 2005's bushfires the VFF played a central role in coordinating stock feed and replacement fencing for the areas affected.

No-one provides Industrial support like the Victorian Farmers Federation
The VFF's industrial service provides farmer focused Industrial advice, available at a minimal cost to all VFF members, including the information packed VFF Employment Handbook. The Handbook provides essential information on Occupational Health & Safety, Federal Awards, Workers Compensation, Right of Entry and so much more. Industrial Services members also receive free unlimited telephone advice and on a fee for service basis AWA’s and collective agreements tailored to your workplace.

No-one provides membership benefits like the Victorian Farmers Federation
The VFF provides its members with a broad range of additional benefits and services from its corporate sponsors. Please see the sponsor benefits table for further details.

No one fosters community like the Victorian Farmers Federation
In today's world it can take quite a lot to bring our communities together, the VFF facilitates this through branch meetings, regional forums and conferences, providing the opportunity to catch up with old friends or find new ones.

Throughout fires and drought, hardship and prosperity the VFF continues to fight for a better deal for farmers, agriculture and the farming community. Your membership helps ensure that there will be a future in Victorian farming.