Silver Fern Farms chairman standing down 2 May, 2021 10:15 PM 5 minutes to read Silver Fern Farms Co-operative chairman Richard Young addresses the co-operative's annual meeting in Dunedin. In the background is outgoing director Fiona Hancox. Photo / Linda Robertson Silver Fern Farms Co-operative chairman Richard Young addresses the co-operative's annual meeting in Dunedin. In the background is outgoing director Fiona Hancox. Photo / Linda Robertson Otago Daily Times By: Sally Rae In a surprise move at its annual meeting, West Otago farmer Richard Young announced he was standing down as chairman of Silver Fern Farms Co-operative. Young made the announcement at the conclusion of the meeting last Thursday, saying he intended to see out his remaining two-year period as a director.