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Green Futures Mull is a social enterprise that has united farmers and environmentalists. Set up by the Mull and Iona Community Trust to promote the sustainable development of local resources

Green Futures Mull is a social enterprise that has united farmers and environmentalists. Set up by the Mull and Iona Community Trust to promote the sustainable development of local resources, Green Futures first venture has been to support the community in buying the last independent butchers shop on the island. Selling local produce direct from the farm will create jobs, provide better prices for local farmers and crofters, and by helping to support livestock farming, will help maintain the ecosystem and wildlife, so important for the tourism industry. The only other butcher on the land is part of the Co-op, and the trust is hopeful that the store may take the new shop's local meat. Mull once had three butcher's shops but the last one closed a year ago. The trust bought it for £50,000 and, with the help of local contractors giving time for free, has given it a make-over.

1. Business Development Projects Officer
2. Tobermory
3. Mull

• Tel: 01688 302990

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