Leave a legacy for future generations

Help us continue to create better outcomes for sustainable & profitable farming 

Federated Farmers works to ensure future generations are able to continue to farm sustainably in our country. To advocate and work for the rights of the farmers of today and tomorrow we rely on the contributions of our members' subscriptions and also bequests. You can help ensure your fellow farmers are well represented into the future by making a bequest in your will. Federated Farmers is an apolitical organisation, neither supporting nor opposing political parties or candidates. Its interest is in representing the views of its members on the important policy issues facing agriculture and farming. Farming is the major driver of New Zealand's economy. Federated Farmers is New Zealand's leading rural sector advocacy organisation, representing 27,000 members nationwide. Being voluntarily funded, policy is completely member driven and Federated Farmers is democratically accountable to its members. Members' views are regularly canvassed by staff and elected representatives, who formulate submissions that help and influence decision making by local and central government. Federated Farmers role of responsible and credible advocacy can be broken down into five key areas:

 Ensuring profitable farms 

Farmers understand the need for policy, spending restraint and the need to rebalance the economy towards the private sector. We recognise that genuine wealth can only be created in the private sector but wealth creation builds tax revenue. Ensuring profitable farms is about as appropriate as opposing over regulation.

Maximising agriculture

Water is the leading edge for agriculture's environmental and economic footprint. We outline sensible policies for its ownership, management, allocation and quality. Water storage underpins economic growth by extending both the growing season and availability of land. Not to mention the freedom to use land, which makes economic sense.

Researching a better way

Research is key to increasing both on-farm productivity and the value and range of the products we produce. Research is also fundamental to reducing our environmental footprint by enabling us to produce more from less.

Leveraging off safer food and enhanced biosecurity

New Zealand's reputation is not based on the ETS, NAIT or ‘clean-green', but is based on proven systems of food assurance and integrity built into our entire production system. Another vital aspect to our economy is biosecurity, which is a key market differentiator but one that has been underplayed.

Making the most of our human and technological capital 

Agriculture has always been knowledge-led and there are opportunities to take this knowledge to the world in such a way that creates a services counterpart to the on-farm work of farmers. We are all one people and our 2011 manifesto is our first step in a whole society approach. One that defines New Zealanders by what they do, as opposed to the narrow definitions of ‘rural' and ‘urban'.

How to leave a legacy for future generations

To make a bequest to Federated Farmers it is important to have a will ensuring your wishes for your estate are carried out uncontested.

It is important to consult your solicitor, Guardian Trust or Public Trust office for advice in drawing up your will.

General gifts towards Federated Farmers' work provide flexibility for us to respond to farming issues as they emerge. However, we would be delighted to discuss with you the best options if you wish to leave a gift in your will towards a specific purpose or area of the work which Federated Farmers does on behalf of our pastoral farmers.

There are a number of ways in which you can support our work in your will:

Residue - Once you have made provision for your family and friends, you may wish to leave Federated Farmers the remainder, or residue, of your estate or a percentage of it to Federated Farmers.

Percentage or fraction - You may wish to leave a percentage or fraction of your estate to Federated Farmers.

Specified sum or assets - You may prefer to leave a specific amount of money, real estate, shares, bonds, items or a nominated gift to Federated Farmers.

Leave a gift in perpetuity to the FNZC Investment Fund - A gift to the FNZC Investment Fund is a gift that just keeps giving. Money held in the fund is invested as capital and left to build over time. The Federation is able to use a portion of the earned interest annually to fund its daily advocacy work, giving the organisation a secure future.

"Legacies are the lifeline of our work to positively advocate for farming in New Zealand. Through the generosity of people like you, we can plan for the future and continue our work to create positive outcomes for sustainable and profitable farming" Conor English, CEO, Federated Farmers."

Thank you for considering leaving a gift to Federated Farmers.

Contacts

Caroline Doube

Category: Senior Management Team
Position: Chief Financial Officer

T: 07 858 0814
F: 07 838 2960
E: cdoube@fedfarm.org.nz
Location: Hamilton office

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