Patrick Holden

After studying biodynamic agriculture at Emerson College, I established a mixed community farm in Wales in 1973, producing at various times: wheat for flour production sold locally, carrots and milk from an 85 cow Ayrshire dairy herd, now made into a single farm cheddar style cheese.

I was the founding chairman of British Organic Farmers in 1982, before joining the Soil Association, where I worked for nearly 20 years, and during which time the organisation led the development of organic standards and the market for organic foods.

I am now the Founding Director and Chief Executive of the Sustainable Food Trust, where we work to accelerate the transition to more sustainable food and farming systems that nourish the health of both people and planet.