Upper Lachlan sheep farmer and community campaigner, Charlie Prell was recently elected as chair of the Farmers for Climate Action, with Doctor Anika Molesworth elected as deputy chair.
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Farmers for Climate Action (FCA) represents around 5000 farmers, and tens of thousands of supporters, who are ensuring that rural Australia is part of the solution to climate change.
Mr Prell said he would continue the work of outgoing chair Lucinda Corrigan.
"In the five years since it was established, Farmers for Climate Action has become an influential voice to the government, politicians, and agri-political and regional leaders," Mr Prell said.
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"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," he said.
"Taking action on climate change will create great opportunities for farmers, who can benefit from hosting renewables, and from being paid to sequester carbon in the trees and the soil on their farms."
Dr Anika Molesworth is an agricultural scientist and former Young Farmer of the Year.
She said, now was a critical moment for Australian agriculture.
"We must step up to the challenge of climate change," she said, and "the exciting thing is, farmers are a key part of climate solutions."
"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.
"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.
"Taking action on climate change will create great opportunities for farmers, who can benefit from hosting renewables and from being paid to sequester carbon in the trees and the soil on their farms."
