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On the 5th May 2008, Caledonian Organics launched a network of local groups across Scotland. These groups encompass members from Dornoch in the North to Stranraer in the South. The aim of the groups is to provide a local feel to the activities of CalOrg and to provide an easy route for feedback on issues affecting local producers. Each of the groups is led by a Local Coordinator, most of whom are themselves producer members of CalOrg.
A list of our groups and their coordinators is below. At the moment we are still trying to recruit Local Coordinators for the Perth area. If you are interested in these posts, please contact Jenny on 01224 592334 or jenny@caledonianorganics.com.
Inverness and Surrounds
Cara Cameron
For the last 18 months, Cara has been living on a small croft at Lairg rearing cheviots. Prior to that she was at the SAC for 5 years studying agriculture and a PG Diploma in Organic Farming.
Moray
Mike Smith
Since retiring from the RAF 15 years ago, Mike has been farming at Dallas in the Pluscarden Valley. He has a small suckler herd for which he grows his own feed. He also buys in winter stores.
Aberdeenshire
Yzanne Turbett
Yzanne lives near Insch in Aberdeenshire. Formerly a soils researcher for DEFRA, she now runs her own business compiling nutrient records for farmers in the local Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.
Lanarkshire
Andrew Lorrain-Smith
Andrew's family moved to Hagbrae Farm in Midlothian in 1950. He took over in 1968 and converted to organic in 1991. He currently has 100 dairy cows and a small flock of south country cheviots.
Duns
Jim Sutherland
Jim farms 1500 upland acres in Lauderdale and also manages a neighbouring 1000 acres in conversion. He runs a 3400 ewe flock and grows 400 acres of beans, oats and barley for sale and home consumption.
Mid Borders
Ann Wood
Ann lives near Melrose with her husband Andrew whose 850 acre farm is currently in conversion. Ann has a background in marketing but now spends much of her time working in the farm office.
Stranraer and the Rhins
Derek Bathgate
Derek farms at Auchenree by Portpatrick. He keeps Luing cattle, Texel/Llleyn X sheep and grows barley for feed. In July he hopes to graduate from Glasgow University with a PG Diploma in Organic Farming.
Newton Stewart
Alan Brown
Alan farms at Millairies at Sorbie in partnership with his wife, Helen. They have 50 suckler cows and 200 Friesland ewes which are milked for home produced cheese.
Dumfries and Galloway
Ross Paton
Ross farms at Auchencairn, Castle Douglas. He has 160 dairy cows and fattens a further 100 cattle a year. He also grows 150 acres of cereals and has 70 acres of woodland.