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 37 links, representing 3,105 acres in 10 of
Staff
John Piotti, Unity
Executive Director
Associate Director
Tim Fuller, Belfast
Membership Coordinator
Nina Young, Belfast
Lands Program Manager
Lands Projects Coordinator
Sue Lanpher, Verona Island
Program Assistant
LouAnna Perkins, Penobscot
Legal Counsel
FarmLink Partners
Maine Department of Agriculture Food and Rural Resources
University of Maine Cooperative Extension (UMCE)