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Chris Somerville is an experienced professional in community agriculture and international development, currently serving as the Community Farm Manager at The Happy Pear since October 2021. Prior to this role, Chris held various positions including Development Specialist (Deputy Director) at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland from September 2017 to October 2021, and International Urban Agriculture Consultant at FAO from January 2012 to August 2017. Early career experience includes a role as a Researcher at Plan International Ireland from September 2009 to July 2010. Chris holds an M.Sc in Agroecology/Organic Agriculture from Wageningen University & Research, an M.Phil in International Development from Dublin City University, and a B.Sc in Natural Sciences (Geography) from Trinity College Dublin.