In the summer of 2017, Sarah bought a farm.

 

A mother of two with a background in fine art, pastry, communications, and a mishmash of other creative pursuits throughout her communities, the plan for Alberta Girl Acres took shape over years of dreaming and preparing. In June 2017, the stars aligned and she took the plunge. She found the perfect five and a half acres near Vulcan, Alberta and, amicably setting aside her office job in the city, she began the whirlwind task of creating a solid and sustainable plan for her farm. 

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The plan went wonderfully, and Sarah enjoyed four years of building a successful small scale flower farm. She used her passion for small business development, as well as her experience in marketing & communications to teach others how to set up their small scale operations. She also published a book titled DON'T PANIC: A Business Guide to Small Scale Cut Flower Farming, which continues to help others create plans for their small farming businesses.

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In 2021, a personal loss drastically altered her ability to maintain a growing market farming business. She made the difficult decision to sell the farm and return to Calgary, where her family could be closer to core supports and communities. Now in Calgary, she once again works in branding & communications, working to reduce poverty and create sustainable livelihoods.

 

New updates will be coming soon regarding what the future will look like for Alberta Girl Acres. Sarah remains extremely grateful for all the kindness and support her family has received throughout this transition.