Organic Farmer Woos the Dragons
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
Recently Kate Carmody of Beal Organic Cheese Ltd had her organic cheese on the menu for the Dragons to taste, she needed €50,000 but only from an investor she believed she could work with. With the roles reversed, how did the Dragons feel about being interviewed......?
"I am passionate about organic farming and cheese. With 20 years experience in cheese making I have seen a gap in the market for an Irsih Organic cheddar cheese. I will produce 2 organic cheddar cheeses and have already secured major distribution" said Kate.
Kate's love for cheese making made it clear that this is what she wanted to do and her knowledge of the market told her that it was possible. Kate decided to convert to organic production and the farm achieved full organic status in 2000.
In an unusual twist Kate Carmody turned down Bobby and Niall's offer of €50k for 40% of the company. The disappointed Dragons asked her to reconsider and eventually Kate accepted their offer.
Kate Carmody is a biochemist, organic farmer, a former chairperson of Irish Organic Farmers and Growers Association (IOFGA) and board member of the National Organic Training Skillnet.
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23/08/2010
NOTS/OGI Farm walk Tuesday 24th August 2010 at 7pm
The Organic Growers of Ireland in association with the National Organic Training Skillnet are hosting a farm walk on Dermot O'Mara's Sunny Meadow Farm in Portumna, Co Galway on Tuesday the 24th August at 7pm.
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OGI Farm Walk Galway 17th August 2010
The Organic Growers of Ireland in association with the National Organic Training Skillnet are hosting a farm walk on the farm of Joachim and Jeanette Kochen in Abbeyknockmoy, Co Galway on Tuesday the 17th August at 7pm.
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