About Us
Because the majority of Maine farmers are now of retirement age, getting new farmers onto the land is imperative. Many farmers who wish to retire do not have anyone to take over the farm. Likewise, many people who want to farm do not have the family or resources they need to get started. FarmLink is a collaborative endeavor connecting next generation farmers to the land and resources they need to keep Maine’s farms viable now and into the future.
FarmLink works with each party to fully understand their interests and needs. This personal contact and customized support, combined with the assistance of four program partners, has helped Maine FarmLink become a successful and effective program.
To date, Maine FarmLink has completed 18 links, representing 1,608 acres in 7 of
Staff
John Piotti, Unity
Executive Director
LouAnna Perkins, Penobscot
Legal Counsel and Lands Project Manager
Kristin Varnum, Verona Island
Membership and Administrative Coordinator
Esther Lacognata
FarmLink Coordinator
Denis Thoet, West Gardiner
Development Coordinator
FarmLink Partners
Maine Department of Agriculture Food and Rural Resources
University of Maine Cooperative Extension (UMCE)