
The Silent Majority Media
From Finance to Organic Farming | Maria Phelan, Laois Organic with Maurice (Part 1)
This week on The Silent Majority Media, Maurice sits down with Maria Phelan of Laois Organic to talk about her journey from a 16-year career in finance to building a life in farming. Based in Co. Laois, Maria has been certified organic for 16 years across dairy, beef and tillage. She is now one of only around 80 certified organic dairy farmers in Ireland and the only female farmer in Ireland running a certified organic robotic dairy system, calving year-round to help meet the growing demand for organic milk. In Part 1, Maurice and Maria talk about her move from finance into farming, how Laois Organic has developed, organic dairy production and the realities of doing things differently in Irish agriculture. Enjoy Part 1? The conversation doesn’t stop here. Part 2 is available exclusively to paid subscribers on Patreon & Spotify, where Maurice and Maria continue the conversation and go even deeper. Conways Farm Ye Olde Fair Day is on next Sunday (23rd August) and Barra's Next Master Off-Grid Electrical is on Saturday (22nd August) https://homesteadershoolie.com/courses-workshops/ Ye Olde Fair Day is €5 for buyers and €10 for sellers at gate. Eircode F26DK11


