Shelby Watson-Hampton smiling and posing in a lavender field.

About The Farmed Life

Empowering Rural Women to Grow, Connect, and Thrive

Shelby Watson-Hampton smiling.

Meet the Woman Behind The Farmed Life

My name is Shelby Watson-Hampton.

I’m an agricultural marketing specialist, a farmer, a writer, and a total Aries & Enneagram 3 who basically runs on coffee, carbs, and cabernet.

My husband and I farm with my family on our 4th generation farm, Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards, where we grow wine grapes, run the farm winery, and host weddings in our renovated barn. Somehow, our farm has had the pleasure to be featured in multiple media outlets, which has been fun! So you can find us on the popular women in agriculture TV show ‘FarmHer’ and on Maryland Public Television’s show ‘Maryland Farm & Harvest’.

In addition to the farm, my off-the-farm job is working at a regional agricultural non-profit that assists farmers in diversifying, expanding, and marketing their businesses; and my fun side hustle is freelancing for several regional and national agricultural publications, including the Lancaster Farming Newspaper, Pink Tractor, and American Agriculturist.

Current Boards & Memberships

LEAD Maryland

Board Member

University of Maryland - Statewide Extension Advisory Council

Board Member

University Maryland Extension Council

Board Member

North American Farmers - Direct Marketing Assoc.

Member

Solutions from the Land

Farmer Envoy

Previous Speaking Engagements

  • Maryland Farm Bureau Women in Agriculture Conference

  • Maryland Farm Bureau Annual Convention

  • National Association of Farmers Market Nutrition Program Coordinators Conference

  • University of Maryland Eastern Shore Small Farms Conference

  • Future Harvest CASA Conference

  • Montgomery County Women in Agriculture Conference

  • Maryland Farmers Market Conference

  • Maryland Agriculture Commission

  • The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission Agriculture Summit

  • Grow Maryland Value-Added Agriculture Summit.

What We Stand For

  • Connection is at the heart of everything we do.

  • Helping women succeed in life and business.

  • Celebrating the strength it takes to thrive in rural living.

  • Working together to uplift and inspire one another.

Empowering Women Through Resources and Support

The Farmed Life offers tools and opportunities to help women grow, connect, and succeed. Whether it’s small business guides, access to a vibrant community, or speaking engagements designed to inspire, we’re here to make your journey a little easier and a lot more rewarding.

Key Offerings:

  • A welcoming community of like-minded women.

  • Resources tailored for rural businesses.

  • Events and speaking engagements to inspire and connect.

Shelby Watson-Hampton with 3 of the women in her family smiling and holding wine glasses, sitting on the porch steps.

Join Us Today!

Be part of a growing community of women embracing the rural lifestyle and supporting each other every step of the way. Together, we’ll make your rural dreams a thriving reality.