Owen Brodie
The role Co-ops play in encouraging viable dairy farming, in marginal areas
Biography
Owen Brodie is a dairy farmer, near Virginia in Co. Cavan. He is married to Rose Mary, together they have 3 teenage children .He previously ran a large goat farm in Westmeath and also was involved in the making of Boilie Cheese. He believes in a strong rural community and sees Co-ops important to achieving this. Owen’s study topic is titled “The role Co-ops play in encouraging viable dairy farming, in marginal areas.” His report examines the importance of the co-op to the farmer and that by working together with clear purpose they can achieve great things.
Nuffield Study
The role Co-ops play in encouraging viable dairy farming, in marginal areas
Owen Brodie is a dairy farmer, near Virginia in Co. Cavan. He is married to Rose Mary, together they have 3 teenage children .He previously ran a large goat farm in Westmeath and also was involved in the making of Boilie Cheese. He believes in a strong rural community and sees Co-ops important to achieving this. Owen’s study topic is titled “The role Co-ops play in encouraging viable dairy farming, in marginal areas.” His report examines the importance of the co-op to the farmer and that by work
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Year
2017 Scholar
Location
Co. Cavan
Sector
Dairy
Education
Farm Enterprise
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