WATERBORO — State Rep. Aaron Libby, R-Waterboro, announced Friday that he will not seek a third term in the Maine House of Representatives. The 31-year-old lawmaker said the legislative schedule is making it difficult to work on his family farm.

“I am extremely grateful to the people of Waterboro and Lyman for putting their confidence in me to represent them in Augusta over the past four years,” said Libby, in a statement issued Friday. “I have done my best to serve the people of my community, and now I must focus my attention on my family and our business.”

Libby manages his family farm, a local, pick-your-own fruit farm. He is a graduate of Massabesic High School and has worked in agriculture since completing school.

During his time in the Legislature, Libby sponsored a bill to reduce litigation in agritourism, making it easier for farmers to open their working farms to the public. The bill was signed into law by Gov. Paul LePage in 2012.

He also sponsored a bill to allow “constitutional carry,” or concealed carry of firearms without permits, which came within one vote of enactment last year. He sponsored many bills regarding individual liberties and economic freedom.

Maine has a citizen legislature where members serve 4-6 months each year for a small stipend.

“I am certainly not saying good-bye to politics, and will be open to other opportunities to serve the people of Maine in the future,” said Libby, “but for now, I look forward to growing our business and spending more time with my family.

“I may be stepping aside from public service, but as a concerned citizen, I will be keeping an eye on Augusta and Washington.”