Emma Germano will take the reins of the Victorian Farmers Federation with Danyel Cucinotta elected as vice-president, it was announced today.
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VFF chief executive Stephen Sheridan welcomed the next generation of leaders poised to be the voice of the VFF and Victorian farmers.
"I congratulate both Emma and Danyel on their appointments and look forward to working with them and the wider VFF team to deliver the best possible outcomes for our members and regional Victorians over the coming years," Mr Sheridan said.
"The VFF also thanks and acknowledges the interest and contribution of our unsuccessful candidates, and we encourage them to continue to contribute to the VFF and the farming community into the future.
"The strong interest in these roles demonstrates that the VFF is a healthy democracy. I would like to thank all of those who not only nominated for roles, but are also passing the baton onto the next generation.
"In particular, I would like to thank David Jochinke who has been our president since 2016 and has left an enormous legacy to ensure agriculture has a bright future ahead."
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Ms Germano is managing director of her mixed-farming operation at Mirboo North in Gippsland, growing premium quality fresh vegetables for local and export markets, as well as running sheep and beef cattle.
She has previously held the role of VFF Vice-President and is the current VFF Horticulture Group President and was acknowledged as a Nuffield Scholar in 2014 for her research examining global export opportunities for Australian primary producers.
New vice-president Danyel Cucinotta is a third-generation Victorian caged-egg farmer helping to operate her family's egg farm, onsite café and deli in Werribee on Melbourne's western outskirts.
She is a current Committee Member of the VFF Intensives Group and holds both an Agriculture Diploma and Bachelor of Business and is an Egg Farmers Australia media representative.
"Ms Germano is an excellent advocate for Victorian agriculture - she brings lived experience and a forward-thinking attitude to this role," state agriculture minister Jaclyn Symes said.
"I can't wait to start work with her and Ms Cucinotta to tackle the challenges and opportunities facing our farmers.
"I thank Mr Jochinke for his leadership and hard work representing the needs of our farmers, especially over this challenging year. He has been a dedicated champion for our agriculture sector - I wish him well for what comes next."
