Ten Acre Marketing Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary; Leah Halverson, Erin Dickson, and More Comment


Wed. January 17th, 2024 - by Anne Allen

GRAND FORKS, ND - Five years of driving advancement and achievement for brands in the agricultural space—now that’s a win we can certainly get behind! Full-service agency Ten Acre Marketing has eclipsed its fifth anniversary this month and is continuing to support its clients’ goals with tailored offerings and services.

Leah Halverson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Ten Acre Marketing

“Those original ten acres symbolize much more than just land; they represent the courage it took for Hallie to delve into a new industry, the foresight to recognize the potential in potato farming, and the passion for agriculture that has been a guiding force in our family,” Leah Halverson, who founded Ten Acre in 2019, commented. “These values—bravery, insight, passion, and enjoyment—are the cornerstones of Ten Acre Marketing. As we serve each client, these principles inspire us to make bold marketing choices and ensure a delightful experience for our customers.

The high-powered marketing agency is headquartered in North Dakota, and supported by a full-remote team of 10 marketing professionals across the states of Minnesota, Michigan, Virginia, Georgia, and California, a press release stated.

Since she was a child, Ten Acre Marketing's Founder Leah Halverson has been surrounded by ag, which inspired her to start the company five years ago

A year after the inception of Ten Acre Marketing, Halverson welcomed Erin Dickson to the team, tapping into a wealth of experience gained over 20 years in the industry.

Erin Dickson, Senior Vice President, Ten Acre Marketing

“Joining Leah at Ten Acre Marketing was an obvious choice for me," shared Dickson, Senior Vice President. “This role has enabled me to leverage my deep experience in brand management and agency work, applying it to the unique challenges of production agriculture to deliver big and bold strategies for our clients."

In addition, produce marketing vet Mary Heslep joined the team in 2021 to focus on the development of their fruit and vegetable portfolio.

Mary Heslep, Senior Vice President, Ten Acre Marketing

“I got to know Leah as a member of the association, working collaboratively with her for many years,” shared Heslep, Senior Vice President. “Having witnessed her growth, I knew that Ten Acre Marketing would provide the environment for me to continue to support my produce network in a new capacity, leveraging my experience and meeting my desire to continue working in fresh produce.”

Ten Acre has also invested in the development of its performance team, led by Terri Spencer, Vice President of Creative Services, the release explained.

Terri Spencer, Vice President of Creative Services, Ten Acre Marketing

“I’m thrilled to contribute to the growth of Ten Acre Marketing, leading the performance team,” shared Spencer. “Growing up on a farm instilled in me an appreciation for the power and potential of agriculture. I look forward to solving our clients’ challenges with creative new solutions.”

To read more about this powerful team, click here.

And congratulations to Ten Acre on this exciting milestone!