Heather Peck

Heather Peck spent most of her working life in agriculture, both as a civil servant in MAFF/Defra and as hands-on farmer. This resulted in a wide variety of experiences, from managing the emergency response to the Chernobyl accident to breeding both sheep and alpacas commercially. She has been involved in international negotiations, pesticide legislation, food quality and animal welfare. After leaving Defra she chaired an NHS Trust, then volunteered in Citizens Advice and the Witness Service before Covid changed everything and she combined her NHS and agricultural background by training as a Covid vaccinator. She lives in Norfolk with her partner Gary, 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 hens and a rabbit.