Mary Ackley knows how to put the “art” in artisanal farming. If you missed Mary’s Member Meetup on April 26, you can indulge in this feast for the eyes, as well as a hard-nosed business success story in the replay by becoming a Backyard Riches member. Mary’s path to becoming a backyard farmer includes divine intervention, epic red tape, and some classic SPIN-Farming twists – minimal investment, multi-locations (including a restaurant basement), and premium positioning.
Mary Ackley, owner/operator, Little Wild Things City Farm
Like many millennials, Mary Ackley dreamed of becoming a sustainable farmer. Now, after just 15 months, she has built what’s on target to become a $100K business. In the heart of Washington DC. Mary went online, bought the SPIN-Farming learning series, realized she could become an urban farmer.
“I believe urban agriculture must be viable as a business for it to be truly sustainable and to make a bigger impact on the food system.” -Mary Ackley
After 15 months in business, Mary has taken the leap to full-time urban farmer. To hear how she tamed the DC bureaucracy and built a business that she thinks is on target to make $138K this year, become a Backyard Riches member now. As an extra bonus, you’ll be connected with thousands of other accomplished growers who are using the Backyard Riches learning programs to turn their gardens into cash machines.
