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New QFF CEO Jo Sheppard (Photo: LinkedIn)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

January 31, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

Former Paroo Shire Council Mayor Jo Sheppard has been appointed CEO of the Queensland Farmers’ Federation.<\/p>\n

Ms Sheppard most recently served as Director of Stakeholder Engagement at the University of Southern Queensland.<\/p>\n

Her previous roles also include CEO of the Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce and a Director on the Board of Sunwater.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdvocating on behalf of Queensland\u2019s farmers is a significant responsibility, and given the importance of the agriculture sector to the State\u2019s economy and regional communities, effective representation is critical,\u201d Ms Sheppard said.<\/p>\n

\u201cDespite facing ongoing challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic, rising input prices, biosecurity incursions and climate change, Queensland farmers continue to produce world-class food, fibre and foliage.<\/p>\n

\u201cI look forward to supporting and striving for a better deal for Queensland\u2019s farmers to strengthen their productivity and profitability into the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

QFF President Allan Dingle thanked outgoing CEO Dr Georgina Davis and welcomed Ms Sheppard to her new role.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cJo has demonstrated clear leadership and advocacy skills throughout her career, and her organisational and stakeholder engagement experience will be crucial assets for QFF, our industry members and the State\u2019s farmers,\u201d Mr Dingle said.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnder her direction, QFF will continue to progress a broad range of economic, social, environmental and regional issues of strategic importance to improve the operating environment for Queensland\u2019s farmers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ms Sheppard will begin work with QFF on February 14.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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