Federated Farmers faces in the field

Field Officers are the farm-gate face of Federated Farmers. With only nine in the team they each have large regions to cover, driving up to 5000km each month.

Federated Farmers does this to understand local issues as well as to promote and advise members on policy and advocacy work. Another key role of meeting members is to meet prospective members. Field officers focus on strengthening the organisation through building and retaining membership.

Just like the farmers they deal with, the nature of a field officer's working day varies. The one thing they deliver is a compelling message on the value that we deliver as an independent federation of farmers for farmers; helping farmers to navigate an increasing number of off-farm business risks and drivers beyond their control. Supporting new and existing members the field officers sign up helps in turn to inform the federation on the hundreds of issues we are dealing with.

Federated Farmers is often the first place farmers turn to when adverse events strike or Government regulations impact. Help us to help you by joining now. Dial 0800327646 to join, or contact your local field officer.

Lyndel Stone

Field team manager

Lyndel covers Rotorua/Taupo, Ruapehu and south Waikato. Lyndel has been involved with Federated Farmers for 20 years and enjoys getting out and talking with farmers. Contact Lyndel on lstone@fedfarm.org.nz, 0274755596.

Angela Hogg

National key account manager/Mid and South Canterbury field officer

Working for Federated Farmers for nearly four years has prepared her for the changing needs of farming. Contact Angela on 0274320174.

Pam Boland

West Coast, Marlborough, Nelson and Golden Bay

Pam is Canterbury-based, and has a strong background both on farm and in sales. Contact Pam on 0275078901.

Nick Abbott

Otago, North Otago region (Owaka/Tapanui to Waitaki River)

Nick is new to Federated Farmers and has spent his working life servicing and advising the rural sector. Contact Nick on 021805788.

Pearl Hamid

Waikato, Bay of Plenty

Pearl previously worked on 0800 Farming so appreciates the wide and varied needs of farmers, employees and rural businesses. Contact Pearl on 0274755586.

Andrea Beagley

North Island's East Coast-Wairarapa, Tararua, Hawke's Bay, Gisborne and Wairoa

As a mother and dairy farmer, Andrea's a big advocate for farming. Contact Andrea on 0275511673.

Craig Sole

Taranaki, Wanganui

Craig joins the team on August 19. Based in Taranaki, he has been involved in the rural industry most of his life, after working many years with Allied Farmers. Contact Craig on 0274320218.