Leitrim Organic Farmers Co-op is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors elected from within our membership. The Board brings together pioneers in organic farming with a wealth of experience in food systems, community development and co-operative governance. Their role is to provide strategic oversight, ensure accountability, and uphold the values of the co-operative model. Our Board plays a key role in shaping policy, approving major projects, and representing the voice of members at both local and national levels.
A long-standing organic farmer and community leader, John brings a steady, grassroots perspective to Co-op governance and has been a dedicated voice for farmer-led solutions in the region.
Tom is a strong advocate for sustainable rural development and supports Co-op strategy with practical experience and a collaborative outlook.
An organic producer from Carrick-on-Shannon, Michael was the first recipient in Leitrim of the Farming for Nature Ambassador Award, recognised for his biodiversity-rich land management and low-impact approach. He has also developed a natural skincare brand derived from a 17th-century sulphur well located on his farm.
An organic farmer and biodiversity educator, Tommy runs Mount Allen Eco Tours, a sustainability-focused ecotourism project offering educational visits on habitat restoration, bog conservation, moth trapping, and rewilding. His work bridges farming, environmental education, and rural enterprise. mountallenecotours.com
Brian has been at the heart of social farming in Ireland since 2006, working through Leitrim Development Company. With a BAgrSc from UCD and MSc in Organic Farming from the University of Glasgow, Brian brings deep knowledge of both practice and policy to the Co-op’s board.
