Austin Musselman Net Worth 2026: Ashbourne Farms Owner
Austin Musselman and his wife Janie own Ashbourne Farms in La Grange, Kentucky. No reputable outlet publishes his net worth; here is what the business record shows.
- Full name
- W. Austin Musselman Jr.
- Known as
- Austin Musselman
- Profession
- Owner, Ashbourne Farms
- Nationality
- American
- Spouse
- Janie Musselman
- Relationship
- Married
- Source of wealth
- Ashbourne Farms: farming, events, Haymarket food stores
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No reputable outlet has published a net worth estimate for Austin Musselman, and the $13.5 million figure on older profile pages has no source. What is on record: he and his wife, Janie, became owners of Ashbourne Farms in La Grange, Kentucky, in 2020, and have since grown it to 2,250 acres of farm and forest land, a wedding and event venue, and two Haymarket food stores in Louisville, with a staff of just under 200, according to The Oldham Era.
What is Austin Musselman's net worth?
Ashbourne Farms is privately held, the family has not disclosed revenue or land values, and no business or wealth publication has estimated his fortune. This page therefore no longer gives a figure. The known building blocks are the farm itself, the Louisville retail and kitchen properties, and the family's long ties to the land.
- Land: 2,250 acres in Oldham County. A large part of the original property, 850 acres, was placed in a land trust by founder Sally Brown to keep it agricultural permanently (Oldham Era), which limits how that land can be developed or sold.
- Real estate in Louisville: the former Lebanese Country Club site at 3020 River Road, home of the first Haymarket, and a Butchertown building at 721 E. Main St. bought in February 2022 for $1.9 million by an LLC registered to Musselman, per Louisville Business First, republished by Tour Oldham.
- Operating businesses: events, catering, grocery retail and farm products.
Yearly income
The earlier version of this page cited a "survey" putting his income at $400,000 a year. No such survey exists in any source we could find, and the figure has been removed. His income from the farm, events and stores is not public.
What does Austin Musselman do for a living?
He owns and runs Ashbourne Farms with Janie Musselman. Press reports describe him as the farm's owner and co-founder of its Haymarket retail arm (Courier Journal) and as the third-generation steward of the property.
Ashbourne Farms history
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 1937 | W.L. Lyons Brown and Sally Brown found the farm on 150 acres, raising Shorthorn cattle, corn and tobacco |
| 1947 | The Browns open the Ashbourne Inn, an early farm-to-table restaurant near La Grange |
| 1998 | Their daughter, Ina Brown Bond, takes ownership |
| 2020 | Austin and Janie Musselman acquire the farm as the third generation |
| Dec. 2020 | The Haymarket by Ashbourne Farms is announced for River Road with two acres of gardens |
| 2022 | A $1.9 million Butchertown building is bought for a second Haymarket and a commissary kitchen |
| 2023 | Louisville Business First reports the opening date for the 6,000-square-foot River Road Haymarket (Louisville Business First) |
| Nov. 2025 | The second Haymarket opens on East Main Street in NuLu; the farm is named 2025 Agribusiness of the Year |
What the business does today
According to The Oldham Era's award coverage, the farm runs seven greenhouses plus outdoor herb and vegetable plots, keeps laying hens, grows mushrooms and raises grass-fed cattle. A renovated former cattle sales barn serves as the event venue for weddings and corporate gatherings; StyleBlueprint reported in 2019 that the farm hosted more than 20 private events and two culinary showcases a year. Produce and prepared foods are sold through the Haymarket stores, which also stock goods from other local farms.
The NuLu store works more as a grab-and-go shop and sits above a commissary kitchen of more than 10,000 square feet, WLKY reported in December 2025.
Recent changes (2025-2026)
In November 2025 the Agribusiness Industry Network, with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, named Ashbourne Farms its 2025 Agribusiness of the Year, an award that looks at financial growth, employee relations and contribution to the farm economy. Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell singled out the Musselmans' focus on getting farm food to local tables. The same month the second Haymarket opened. The farm also runs a paid nine-week internship program for teenagers.
Conservation and charity roles
In 2015 Musselman chaired the newly formed Limestone Land Trust, which set out to secure conservation easements on farms, horse farms and forests in eight counties around Louisville (Courier Journal). He is listed as secretary and treasurer of the Ina B. Bond Ashbourne Charitable Fund, a private foundation whose 2023 Form 990-PF showed about $24.6 million in net assets and $3.5 million in charitable grants that year; its 2024 filing shows the fund distributing its remaining assets, according to ProPublica's nonprofit database. Those are foundation assets, not his personal wealth.
Wife and family
Austin Musselman is married to Janie Musselman, who co-owns Ashbourne Farms with him. His age, height and weight have not been published by any reliable source, so the height given on the earlier version of this page was removed.
Related profiles
For other people whose wealth is tied to a family or founder-run company, see Bob Lothenbach and BJ Bohne. Readers of this page also visit Boo Rossini.
How this page was checked
Farm history, acreage and staff numbers come from The Oldham Era's 2025 award report; store and property details from the Courier Journal, Louisville Business First and WLKY; charity data from ProPublica's copy of IRS filings. Unsourced claims from the old page, including the net worth, income table, height and a generic childhood story, were removed.
Frequently asked questions
What is Austin Musselman's net worth?
No reputable outlet has published a net worth for Austin Musselman. He and his wife Janie own Ashbourne Farms in La Grange, Kentucky, which covers 2,250 acres and runs an event venue and two Haymarket stores in Louisville. The $13.5 million figure seen on some sites has no source.
What does Austin Musselman do for a living?
He owns and runs Ashbourne Farms, a farm, event venue and food business in Oldham County, Kentucky, with his wife Janie. The business sells produce, eggs, mushrooms, beef and prepared foods through its Haymarket stores and caters events. It employed just under 200 people in 2025.
Who is Austin Musselman's wife?
His wife is Janie Musselman. The couple acquired Ashbourne Farms in 2020 as the third generation connected to the property and are described as its current owners by The Oldham Era.
What is Austin Musselman's yearly income?
His income is not public. Ashbourne Farms is a private business and does not release revenue or owner pay. A $400,000 yearly figure that appeared on older profile pages cited an unnamed survey and could not be verified.
How old is Austin Musselman?
His age, height and weight have not been published by any reliable source. Public records and press coverage focus on his role at Ashbourne Farms, the Limestone Land Trust, which he chaired in 2015, and the Ina B. Bond Ashbourne Charitable Fund.
Who founded Ashbourne Farms?
W.L. Lyons Brown and Sally Brown founded Ashbourne Farms in 1937 on 150 acres. Their daughter Ina Brown Bond took ownership in 1998, and Austin and Janie Musselman acquired it in 2020, according to The Oldham Era.
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Sources
- The Oldham Era: https://www.pmg-ky1.com/oldham_era/news/business/ashbourne-farms-named-2025-agribusiness-of-the-year/article_cefa063a-5716-5f47-b54f-63d902192ec3.html
- Courier Journal: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/life/food/2020/12/23/ashbourne-farms-launch-marketplace-urban-garden/4030276001/
- Louisville Business First via Tour Oldham: https://touroldham.com/ashbourne-farms-plans-second-urban-marketplace-in-louisville/
- Louisville Business First: https://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/news/2023/05/18/haymarket-by-ashbourne-farms-sets-opening-date.html
- Courier Journal: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/tech/science/environment/2015/09/17/new-group-seeks-protect-area-farmland/32555309/
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/452809797
- WLKY: https://www.wlky.com/article/haymarket-farm-to-table-convenience-nulu-louisville/69851183
- StyleBlueprint: https://styleblueprint.com/everyday/annie-cobetto-ashbourne-farms/
