Michael Geary

Communications and Education Officer at Agri Aware | Former Technical Journalist at Agriland Media | UCD Animal Science graduate 2019.

[Michael Geary @michaelg242]

Delighted to kick off this consumer focused campaign highlighting the challenges farmers face when it comes to producing food. Keep an eye on @AgriAware as this space grows going forward.

[Agri Aware @AgriAware]

Have you heard of the Mercosur trade deal? 🇪🇺

As part of our Food for Thought campaign, Agri Aware hit the streets of Dublin to find out what consumers really know about EU policies and trade deals and how they feel about them.

In November, we asked people for their views on the contentious Mercosur deal and whether the option of cheaper beef would influence their buying choices… or if they’d continue to support locally produced Irish beef. 🥩🇮🇪

Check out the full video and let us know:

What’s your opinion?👇

#FoodforThought #Ag #Mercosur #Interview

[Agri Aware @AgriAware]

This time last week we were hosting our Open Farm Day 2025 on the Fahy family beef farm

On Sunday, June 15th, we welcomed the public through the gates of the Fahy’s farm in Ardrahan, Co. Galway!

There was lots to do and see for people of all ages, from panel discussions, shearing and cookery demonstrations to face painting, kids activities and machinery displays! 🚜

Visitors also gained an insight to sustainability and biodiversity measures on Irish farms aswell as learning all about different beef breeds and the cattle’s diet!

Visitors also enjoyed free cartons of milk 🥛from Aurivo @ConnachtGold

Thanks to @agriculture_ie @IFAmedia @ABPDemoFarm @teagasc

And a huge thank you to the Fahy family for opening their gates and giving us all a glimpse into life on an Irish beef farm

[Agri Aware @AgriAware]

Agri Aware’s Open Farm on the Fahy Family Beef Farm is TOMORROW in Ardrahan Co.Galway

📍Fahy Family Beef Farm, Ardrahan , Co. Galway H91 TPD2 Sunday, June 15

🕣Gates open 10:30am to 5:00 pm.

Register for your FREE ticket with the link in our bio 👉🎟️

From live shearing and cookery demos to panel talks and fun kids’ activities-there’s something for the whole family!

Open Farm is Agri Aware’s flagship event, supporting our mission to enhance agricultural literacy and connect the public with the people behind Irish food.

#OpenFarm2025 #AgriAware #IrishFarming #familyfarms #openfarmgalway

[Dairygold Co-Op @DairygoldCo_Op]

50 children from Banteer NS visited @DairygoldCo_Op Vice Chairperson Donal Shinnick's farm, as part of the @AgriAware School Farm Initiative. The initiative is a venture encourages primary school children to visit farms to educate them on Irish dairy production.
#WeCare

[Aoife Bergin @berginaoife1]

Delighted to contribute and capture a glimpse of the first Dairygold & Agri Aware Host Farm Initiative🚨🍀

Michael Ryan and his family are the epitome of sustainable Irish family farm produce. Their passion and openness to share their story with the next generation of consumers and potential farmers is uplifting and more pertinent than ever.

Over 65 primary school students engaged and got actively involved on farm. They got to witness a cow being milked, interact with the calves at grass, see beef livestock and have an interactive Q&A session on all things dairy.

Bridging the gap from Farm to Table and having awareness of where food is produced can never begin soon enough.

Looking forward to the next Host Farm alongside Agri Aware 🐄🥛🧀🧈🌱🥩

[Cian McAndrew @McandrewCian]

Opportunity in New Zealand 🇳🇿

Exciting role for someone looking to travel or try something different.

All RTs appreciated 🤙

[Agri Aware @AgriAware]

Lots of interest down at the beef shed with Agri Aware’s Michael Geary discussing beef production and getting students prepped for some short answer exam questions

#Farmwalkandtalk #Ag #Beef #livestock

[Irish Farmers Journal @farmersjournal]

Around 200 secondary school students travelled to Tullamore Farm as part of @AgriAware Farm Walk and Talk series.
https://t.co/mtJPXNqU4X

[Agri Aware @AgriAware]

Limited availability for Farm Walk & Talk 2025 on our website 👇👇👇

https://t.co/HlBwdXTIhu

[Michael Geary @michaelg242]

Thanks for having me @ucdagfood. Great few days at the @NPAIE.

[UCD School Ag & Food @ucdagfood]

Another brilliant panel starting at the UCD tent!
Come on in!
@farmersjournal @AgriAware @ifac_FoodAgri @ifac_ireland

📍Block 3, Row 14, Stand 266

[Agri Aware @AgriAware]

Great to see Agri Aware’s @michaelg242 at the UCD AgFood stand @ucdagfood

[Agri Aware @AgriAware]

Best of Agri Aware’s Open Farm Event 2024 🐄🚜🎥

On June 14th, Agri Aware and the Byrne family welcomed 450 primary school students to their farm in Co. Kildare to learn about Irish agriculture. Students explored soil, grass, biodiversity, water quality, cows, and milking before enjoying Mooju from @tirlan_

On June 15th, over 2,550 visitors experienced life on an Irish dairy farm. Activities included self-guided farm tours 🌿, livestock info sessions🐄, cooking 🧑‍🍳shearing demos🐑✂️,machinery displays 🚜,and delicious food 🍔

Huge thanks to Stephen, Aine, and the Byrne family for hosting, and to our sponsors @agriculture_ie , @NDC_ie, @IFAmedia, @tirlan_, Thanks to @teagasc, @Grasslandagro, and @Germinal_Ire for their support. Special thanks to @_eoinsheehan for his tasty dishes and @eweknitireland for the shearing demo.

Thanks to all visitors for making the event a success. We hope you left with a deeper appreciation for Irish agriculture and farmers' efforts in sustainable food production and environmental care.😄

#OpenFarm #Agriculture #Events #Kildare #FamilyFun #Agliteracy

[Michael Geary @michaelg242]

If you are in or around Kildare tomorrow be sure to call in to our Open Farm event 👍

Gates open at 10:30am and it’s free 🙌

[Agri Aware @AgriAware]

One more sleep ‼️

Tomorrow at 10:30am gates open for the Agri Aware Open Farm Day.

Taking place on the Byrne family farm in Monasterevin, Co Kildare, it’s a day for all to enjoy and learn about Irish agriculture and food production ✅

The eircode for the farm is W34 V521.

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow 😁

[Agri Aware @AgriAware]

Join us at the Byrne Family Farm in Monasterevin, Co. Kildare ( W34 V521) for a fun-filled day exploring an Irish family run farm!

Come along to see a working Irish dairy farm to learn about sustainable farming practices, food production, other livestock production systems and enjoy interactive activities for all ages.

Whether you're a seasoned farmer or just curious about where your food comes from, this event is perfect for everyone.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to experience the beauty of the countryside, connect with nature and to see where Irish-grown food is produced. Register for your free ticket below. See you on Saturday, June 15th!
https://t.co/hOlTEkVOyF

[Agri Aware @AgriAware]

Less than ONE week left until our Open Farm event!🐮 Join us at the Byrne Family Farm in Monasterevin, Co. Kildare Saturday, June 15th for an unforgettable day. Check out last year's highlights📸Get ready for picturesque walks, stunning scenery, and fun for the whole family. Don't miss out—grab your FREE tickets now! 🎟️
https://t.co/hOlTEkVOyF
#OpenFarm2024 #FamilyFun #AgriAware
@NDC_ie @IFAmedia @tirlan_ @TirlanFarmLife @MajellaMccaffe1 @OHalloranMarcus @michaelg242 @robertcorroon1 @agriculture_ie @martinheydonfg

[Michael Geary @michaelg242]

Great to get talk to students this week at @ClonakiltyAg about beef production and markets at the @AgriAware #farmwalkandtalk2024. Nearly 2000 students have attended these events over the past two weeks with another two weeks to go. Keep an eye out on the Agri Aware socials 🙌

[Irish Examiner Farming @IEFarming]

Crowds attend Agri Aware open farm in Waterford  https://t.co/r4dotQsYvD

[Michael Geary @michaelg242]

‘Meeting the Fitzgerald’s’ panel discussion underway here @AgriAware Open Farm Day.

The Fitzgerald’s tell us how the farm has evolved over the years.

The main message coming across is the strong family connection, with everyone playing their part in the running of the farm.

[Michael Geary @michaelg242]

Date for the diaries folks - Sunday, August 20.

For more information and to register for your free Open Farm ticket see https://t.co/DmSRjokX3m.

Sure to be a great day out 🙌

[Agri Aware @AgriAware]

Agri Aware is delighted to announce the launch of Open Farm 2023.

This year's event is taking place on the dairy farm of Shane Fitzgerald and his family in Portlaw, Co. Waterford.

[Agri Aware @AgriAware]

Agri Aware AGM underway here in the Irish Farm Centre. Executive Director Marcus O’Halloran is currently giving an activity update for both primary and secondary school programmes.