About Access Harvest
Mission, Vision & Values
Our mission is to empower individuals and communities with education, resources and support for sustainable growing practices.
Our vision is to foster a community that grows and distributes food locally, creatively and collectively.
By transforming spaces into productive gardens and fostering local food networks, we inspire sustainability, improve food security, and cultivate the connection between people and the environment.
our people
Michelle Marshall, Founder & Chief Operations Officer
After a successful 25-year career as a food professional, garden guru
Michelle Marshall pours her energies into producing organic goodness -
and teaching others to do the same. Her impressive home garden has been a
featured tour stop of the Newmarket Garden Club. She co-founded Access
Harvest in 2024 and serves as Chief Operations Officer.
Ashley Marshall, Founder & Executive Director
For over 30 years, Executive Director Ashley Marshall has taught & led
educational initiatives in public and private institutions for education, sport
and religious organizations. A co-founder of Access Harvest, he is an active
soccer referee, avid Manchester United fan and an aspiring Jedi.