The Victorian Farmers Federation has released its five-year strategic plan, which identifies four key measures to implement by 2026.
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President Emma Germano said the outline to evolve and modernise the VFF was driven by feedback from members for the organisation to be a uniting voice for all Victorian farmers.
The five year plan is part of the organisation's vision to enable a secure farming future for Victorians and generations to come.
"The VFF exists to be the voice of Victorian agriculture and is here to protect and progress farmers' interests, Ms Germano said.
"As much as we acknowledge our past and where we have come from, our Strategic Plan defines our way forward.
"Our focus will be on fostering a connected and engaged farming community, using our resources responsibly, advocating for farmers, and evolving and modernising the organisation.
"This is all intended to deliver value to Victorian farmers."
The VFF has identified four key measures to implement, including being financially supported by at least 5000 Victorian farmers by 2026 and have an operating budget in surplus by 2024.
It also plans to have at least 50 per cent of Policy Council's key objectives achieved each year and be described as "accountable, transparent, inclusive and effective" by Victorian farmers.
Ms Germano said it was important to encourage as many farmers as possible to actively participate in the VFF.
"By gathering the diversity of thoughts and opinions of Victorian farmers and the community, we can better work towards achieving common ground," she said.
"Our industry is evolving rapidly and we must ensure we do the same to ensure we provide the support, advocacy and resources farmers need moving forward."
