The Western Australian Farmers Federation has elected Badgingarra sheep and cattle farmer, Dale Park as its new President during its Annual General Meeting, sponsored by Gadens Lawyers.

Mr Park replaces Mike Norton as President after Mr Norton served the maximum two, two-year terms as leader of the farming lobby group.

During Mr Norton's four years as WAFarmers President, Mr Park held the position of Senior Vice President and was previously Wool Section President (2001-2003).

Mr Park said he was looking forward to meeting the challenges which agriculture will face in the coming years.

"There is a lot of work in front of agriculture and as an industry we need to band together to produce food for a growing population," Mr Park said.

"We will be meeting with the Minister for Agriculture, Terry Redman, in the near future and that will be the perfect opportunity to outline WAFarmers' vision for agriculture and strengthen our relationship with the State Government and the Department of Agriculture and Food WA.

"One of agriculture's main challenges is securing the future of Western Australia's rural communities and that is something we need to sit down with the government to work out."

WAFarmers also welcomed a new Senior Vice President with Tammin farmer, Tony York elected to the position.

Max Watts of Wandering was returned unopposed as Vice President, while former President Trevor de Landgrafft was re-elected as the Eastern representative on the WAFarmers Board.