THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has announced the outcome of its election for the Victorian Farmers Federation United Dairy Farmers of Victoria (VFF UDV) vice president.

VFF returning officer Brendan congratulated the successful candidate, Bernie Free, after members elected him.

Bernie runs a dairy operation with his family in Winslow in south-west Victoria near Warrnambool and is passionate about advocacy and promotion of successful farming systems in agriculture.

He has been actively involved with the VFF UDV at a branch level for many years and subsequently as both deputy and acting policy councillor for the UDV Wannon Branch.

Brendan congratulated Bernie and said he looks forward to working with him and the wider VFF team to help deliver for dairy farmers throughout Victoria in the coming years.

“The VFF would like to acknowledge and thank all candidates for nominating for the positions and encourages them to continue to contribute to the VFF and the farming community into the future,” he said.