Peter Ballerstedt

Peter Ballerstedt received his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in 1981 and Master of Science in 1983, both from the University of Georgia. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky in 1986, specializing in forage management and utilization, minoring in ruminant nutrition. Peter has extensive experience in forage agriculture. He was the forage extension specialist at Oregon State University from 1986 until 1992. He’s worked in the forage seed industry since 2011. Peter advocates for ruminant animal agriculture’s role in food systems and the essential role of animal source foods in the human diet. Through Grass Based Health he strives to build bridges between producers and consumers, and researchers across a wide variety of scientific disciplines. Peter has spoken at many different events in the US and internationally. Many of his presentations are available on YouTube. Peter and Nancy live in western Oregon.