Our Team

             Lisa Crawford       Communications Coordinator

Lisa has spent over a decade working in the nonprofit sector, contributing her expertise in fundraising, communications, and donor stewardship to organizations in social services, the arts, and environmental fields. With a background in International Development and Non-Profit Management, she is passionate about fostering connections that support resilient communities.  Her work reflects a deep appreciation for how green spaces, local foods, and sustainable practices nurture both the land and the people who depend on it.

              Katie Maitland       Education Manager

Katie is filled with curiosity, awe and gratitude for this wondrous world. Her farming adventures began at age 7 with a Sanaan goat named Buttercup. At 10 she moved to a 160 acre farm in Douro and at age 30 she returned to that farm to start a market garden, raise animals, and create Wanderlight Alpaca Experience. For 16 years Katie has been delighted to facilitate agricultural education opportunities for herself and her community. She has hosted students of all ages on her farm, visited classrooms from Kindergarten to University, produced a short film about local fibre production and managed grant funding for on-farm water stewardship projects. Katie is excited to return to the Farms at Work team to share her enthusiasm for farming, community and environmental kinship.

                 Heather Thoma    Operations Manager

Heather has worked with non-profit organizations related to food, farming, health, and the arts at the local and provincial level for over 25 years. She has extensive experience in project coordination and food logistics, managing budgets, purchasing, community outreach, facilitation and partnership building. She and her partner operate LoonSong Farm, growing certified organic grains in Northumberland County.