Tara Ruby
Co-owner, Pi Farms Veteran homesteader & nutrition student growing food, raising livestock, and teaching sustainable living to support health, resilience, and self-reliance for families.
About this speaker
Tara Ruby is a proud U.S. Air Force veteran, military spouse, and founder of Pi Farms—a sustainable homestead in Georgia dedicated to raising heritage livestock, growing nutritious food, and preserving traditional skills. With firsthand experience balancing deployments, solo parenting, and farm life, Tara brings a deep understanding of the unique challenges veteran and military families face. Her mission is to show that a purposeful, resilient, and healing lifestyle is possible—no matter your location or limitations.
In addition to running a working farm, Tara is pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition with a Holistic Concentration and plans to attend the Maryland University of Integrative Health for a Master’s degree in Integrative Health. She’s passionate about empowering others through food, nature, and community. As Vice President of Purdue Global’s Student Veterans of America chapter and a founding member of Georgia’s Farmer Veteran Coalition, Tara blends leadership, education, and real-life experience to guide others in creating a life rooted in self-sufficiency, wellness, and service.
