I think through Origin Green, we are painting a false image to the world that we are organic and it will come back to bite us. "I found the Green Party manifesto to be very succinct and I found as I was reading it, I was nodding along in agreement with their policies. "The Green Party is often perceived as urban centric, so it was great that I got elected as I feel I can represent farmers and rural people." She adds that the Green Party wants to maintain the viability of small farms and encourage environmentally friendly farming. For her upcoming tenure as Edenderry district councillor, Pippa aims to activate Offaly farmers and showcase all they have to offer.

Source: Irish Independent June 09, 2019 05:48 UTC