We are thrilled to announce that Andrew Marshall, a Maine farmer and leader in farmer education, will join the organization as our first Education and Field Director.

Andrew's work has focused on the design and delivery of innovative education and training in sustainable agriculture. For over a decade (2003-14), Andrew was Educational Programs Director of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association's (MOFGA), where he specialized in new farmer development initiatives. He led MOFGA's Apprenticeship Program and spearheaded the growth of its nationally recognized JourneyPerson's training program for new farmers that helped over 200 new farmers get started during his tenure.

Andrew will work across New England, developing our educational programming and coordinating the activities of LFG Field Agents in all six New England states.

Connect with us at these upcoming events - and our training page for updates.

• NODPA Field Days, Keene NH (9.25.14)
  "Sustainability through Diversity and Planning for the Next Generation"

• New Economy Week, Montpelier VT (10.15.14)
  "Who Owns Vermont? Emerging Ownership Designs in Vermont's Economy"

• Farmland, Food and Livable Communities, Lexington KY (10.21.14) 
  "Land Access and Securing Affordable Farmland" 

• MOFGA Farmer to Farmer Conference, Northport ME (11.3.14)
  "Farm Succession Planning While You're Still Farming"

• University of Vermont, Burlington (11.6.14)
  School of Environment and Natural Resources Seminar

• National Young Farmers Conference, Stone Barns Center, Pocantico NY (11.5.14)
  "Leasing Clinic"