Holly Purdey
England Vice Chair

Holly was brought up on a small organic dairy farm in Somerset. That foundation allowed the ethos of working in partnership with land and nature to shape the foundations of career choices. Holly has worked for Somerset Wildlife trust and The National Trust before returning to farming as a tenant farmer. She farms 200 acres of permanent pasture and herbal lays with cattle, sheep, goats and chickens.

The farm has developed over the past five years to create a farming model that is aiming to be resilient to future climate change, with planting of wood pasture, silvopasture, water retention work and restoration of grasslands. The farm is driven to reverse biodiversity decline that has happened and is engaged in HLS and SFI Pilots. The farm produce meats for their farm shop and seasonal food events, alongside partnership working with Good Vibe Veg, a CSA veg scheme now based on the farm. Holly also delivers on farm education sessions for local schools and community groups to encourage a greater involvement and understanding in our landscapes for all.