Tara Ritter

Program Associate

Tara Ritter is a program associate with IATP. She holds a B.A. in environmental studies from St. Olaf College and a master’s degree in environment and natural resources from The Ohio State University. Tara has developed a strong fascination with agriculture and food systems through work with large- and small-scale farm operations, farmers markets, community gardens, food cooperatives and food shelves. At IATP, she deals primarily with climate change and mitigating its impact on rural farming communities. In her spare time, she can be found teaching yoga, exploring bike paths and dreaming up future travels.