The Team
Edinburgh Agroecology Coop was established in 2020, to transform Lauriston Farm back into a productive regenerative agriculture farm once again. EAC is a Community Interest Company and a workers’ cooperative.
The founding members of the EAC have many years of expertise in food growing, urban biodiversity and landscape ecology, woodland conservation, project management, horticulture, food processing, community development and engagement and seed saving.
The EAC Team
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Toni co-ordinates the agroforestry programme and also works on farm development and community engagement.... -
Lisa (she/her) looks after the community allotments project and teaches Grow Your Own skills... -
Dav (he/him) is a grower - growing food at the Market Garden... -
Jossie (she/her) is a grower - growing food at the Market Garden... -
Rob (he/him) is a farm co-ordinator - working to oversee farm-wide projects and development... -
Kate (she/her) works freelance for the farm, looking after the website, newsletter and social media... -
Daisy (she/her) is a grower - growing food in the Market Garden... -
Emma (she/they) is the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) co-ordinator - looking after the veg box scheme... -
Jamie works freelance for the farm on regenerative growing practices, soil health, and composting...
External Directors
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As an External Director, Leonie lends us her expertise as an ecologist with 30 years experience... -
As an External Director, Jamie lends us his expertise in the operational management of sustainability-focused organisations....
Volunteers
We could not do all the work at the farm without the help and assistance of all the volunteers. Thankyou to all the volunteers who have given support and commitment to helping Lauriston Farm be a success.
The EAC team has received support and advice from a huge range of organisations and individuals, which has been invaluable when planning, developing and starting up the farm.
We have an advisory group that we meet with 3 times a year and includes representatives from SRUC, NHS Lothian, Landworkers Alliance, Nourish Scotland, FreshStart and NatureScot.