Erin Pirro has been helping farmers large and small make their businesses run better since 2001. As a Certified Agricultural Consultant for Farm Credit East with a background in agricultural economics, Erin's focus is on profitability improvement and systems improvement because sustainability means economics, too! Profitability is an essential element for the next stage of Erin’s work, in which she guides family businesses through transition, whether that’s growing the business, adding (or discontinuing) an enterprise, or bringing in the next generation. Erin works with clients to identify goals, facilitate discussions and coach them through the steps for successful implementation. In short, she’s your catalyst: the element that creates the spark to move forward. And best of all, Erin understands these things from both sides of the table. At home, her small family farm raises and markets sheep and wool products in southern New England.