September Newsletter 2023
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Steps to convert to a co-operative
The proposal is to convert the successful Macleod Organics business from a private company into what is known as a 'multi-stakeholder' co-operative - meaning that more than one stakeholder group is represented within its governance. In this case there would be three such groups (customers,
Read MoreA new Co-operative of customers, staff, and suppliers?
Macleod Organics - The Future - A new Co-operative! As many of you know, Macleod Organics has been in existence since 1999 and has been at the forefront of the organic food and farming scene in Scotland. I founded the organisation and am currently the Managing Director. However,
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Inverness Farmers Market
We were back attending the Inverness Farmers Market on Saturday 4th March which turned out to be a great success and a lovely day all round!It was nice to meet customers old and new. Thank you to everyone for your support! We shall be attending the Inverness
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Propagating tunnel
Yesterday, on the farm. Donnie with grandsons Billy and Finlay, re-building the propagating tunnel in it’s new position. The heavy concrete slab base is now laid ready for the next stage of attaching the wood surround, hoops and plastic.
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Spring is here
Everything is starting to grow. Our spinach and chard will soon be ready to harvest. Macleod's polytunnel 1. Donnie is busy planting. Spinach from polytunnel 4 really tastes so sweet.
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A big thank you
2020 and beyond - Last year we all had to adapt to a new way of being. Here, the year began with change. Donnie and I retired as volunteer hosts and moved into the farm bungalow. Alasdair and Scott took over
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Winter is coming!
Seaweed is one of the best fertilisers available for organic growing and by digging it into the soil we will feed all the organisms that will in turn feed the plants that will then in turn feed us. Got to get the seaweed gathered. The
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What’s happening?
Autumn This is a transitional time of year. The summer fruit have finished their season and the vegetables are gradually dying away as the temperature drops. Our polytunnels extend the natural season but as the light dims so does the warmth. In our propagating tunnel,
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