As directors of Mountain Milk Co-operative we have a lot in common. In particular we believe strongly in the future of family based dairy farming in our river valleys. We have raised our families within our local communities and are passionate about our role in working with and respecting the natural beauty and abundance of the land. We pride ourselves on constantly adopting the best farming practices to balance land use, animal welfare and milk production in a sustainable way.
If you think Stuart looks at home in this picture, grinning behind the milking cups, it's because he's a fifth generation farmer on his family property.
With a Bachelor of Agriculture, a Masters of Agribusiness and a Grad-Diploma of Applied Science, as well as an early career in consulting, Stuart is an innovative farmer and has the skills to turn his visions into reality.
He and his wife Sarah, have a deep and passionate interest in the future of dairy, and back this up with major on farm investments. They have grown their farm significantly in the past 13 years.
Stuart has also made a significant leadership contribution to the local industry. In his own words "We love what we do and where we do it. We see Mountain Milk as our vehicle to the future we want to create."
Contact Stuart at stuart@hermitagedairy.com.au
Laura was elected to the Mountain Milk Board in June 2025
Contact Laura at laurapruethompson@gmail.com
Biddy Burrowes was elected to the Mountain Milk Board in 2023
Contact Biddy at george.biddy1@bigpond.com
Scott returned to his family dairy farm in 2010, after years working in animal nutrition and agronomy, on the back of a Bachelor of Agriculture.
He and wife Belinda manage their 400 cows with a steady belief that the natural resources of the region, and its community, make it a sustainable and profitable place to farm. Scott loves working with animals and is keenly interested in animal welfare, and the obvious connections between healthy, happy cows and delicious Mountain Milk!
Contact Scott at sandbmckillop@gmail.com
Justin was elected to the Mountain Milk Co-op Board in May 2025, and we are delighted to have him on board.
Contact Justin at mittapark2015@gmail.com
