Biography
For over 15 years, Pete Huff has worked in the farming and food system sector, overseeing nonprofit and government projects in the U.S. and Australia. He focuses on ensuring the financial success for family farms while promoting positive environmental impacts and social justice. Before leading the Resilient Agriculture and Ecosystem team at Wallace Center at Winrock International, he directed food systems at the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy where he focused on regional food system development and funding. In Australia, Pete led the development of new urban agriculture and food waste programming in the State of Victoria. In California, he co-managed organic farming operations and associated education programs while earning certificates in permaculture design. He holds degrees in Environmental Management and Environmental History from Indiana University-Bloomington and a Masters of Public Affairs from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. He’s based in western Wisconsin.