Smithton was named the regional Legendairy capital for Tasmania in 2015 but the search is now on for the next best Tassie town to get the naming rights as the best dairy producing region in the state.

Dairy Australia program manager Suzi O’Dell said the program recognised the strength and resilience of hard-working communities and the vital role dairy farmers played in building the social fabric of their towns.

“Dairy farmers - and people working across the dairy supply chain – are at the heart of hundreds of Australian regional communities,” Ms O’Dell said.

Tasmania accounts for nine per cent of Australia’s dairy production and is steeped in rich dairy history.

One finalist from each of the eight regions will receive $2500 to invest in a community project and one of those towns will then go on to secure the coveted title of Australia's LEGENDAIRY Capital 2017 and will get extra funds for their project.

Nominations are open until April 10, 2017.