Patrick Garrard grew up around Starkville, MS. His family was involved in the agriculture business, allowing Patrick to gain experience in the field. After graduating high school, Patrick attended Mississippi State University where he pursued a Bachelors degree in Agronomy with a concentration in Integrated Pest Management. After graduating from MSU in 2013 Patrick came to work at Southern Ag where he is a crop consultant and does variety testing and soil sampling.

Patrick is a licensed consultant in the state of Mississippi. He works in the Noxubee, Lowndes, Clay, Monroe, Chickasaw, Calhoun, and Webster counties. When not working, Patrick enjoys turkey hunting and fishing.