Pete Ferrell

Pete Ferrell is the owner and former manager of the Ferrell Ranch, which was established by his great-grandfather in 1888. Starting as a ranch hand, he managed the family operation from 1980 until 2017. Using his ranching background, Pete worked for 10 years as a facilitator for the Executive Link program offered by Ranch Management Consultants. He was the lead landholder securing the development of the Elk River Wind Farm built on the Ferrell Ranch in 2005.  Pete has also worked as a project consultant for Energy for Generations, a wind power development company. He served as president of the Beaumont Community Association for seven years.  He is now investing his time and energy developing an apprentice program for younger persons interested in a career in regenerative agriculture.