Grace, Grit & Lipstick
Wit & Wisdom for the Modern Female Farmer & Her Farm-Curious Friends
Ode to the Sisterhood of the Soil
Are you a farm woman navigating the delicate balance between grit and grace? Grace, Grit & Lipstick is your ultimate guide to thriving in the farmed life. With humor, heart, and practical advice, author Shelby Watson-Hampton—fourth-generation farmer—celebrates the joys and challenges of farming-while-female.
Book Highlights
Hard-won wisdom for rural women.
Laugh-out-loud humor about farm life.
Practical how-to's for thriving as a female farmer.
A celebration of connection, camaraderie, and resilience.
Meet the Author
Shelby Watson - Hampton
A fourth-generation farmer, Shelby Watson-Hampton knows firsthand the challenges and triumphs of the rural life. With a passion for empowering women, Shelby brings her experiences, wit, and wisdom to life in Grace, Grit & Lipstick.
“Rural life isn’t just a way of living—it’s a legacy we carry forward with grit, grace, and a touch of lipstick.”
Why This Book Matters
For Women Who Love the Land and the Life It Brings
Grace, Grit & Lipstick is for every woman who has:
Peed behind a barn in bib overalls without getting a drop on her boots.
Cared for a sickly animal in the bathroom because it “just made sense.”
Felt torn between farm-tough and femininity.
This book speaks to your experiences and invites you into a sisterhood built on soil, sweat, and shared wisdom.
“Farm women are tough, compassionate, and resourceful. We are the heart of the land and the soul of the soil.”
What Readers Are Saying
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"A must-read for all women and men in agriculture."
Krysta Harden
Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture -
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"I'd encourage anyone, farm-connected or not, to take a read. In it you'll find laughter, connection, and most importantly a community of women who are the backbone of rural America."
Marji Guyler-Alaniz
Founder of FarmHer -
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“A powerful and much needed book for women in Agriculture. Finally an author that is willing to tackle some of the tougher topics, like mental health, and help us bring our full selves to the table. An important message for important women.”
Abby McClintock, MSW, LCSW-C
(Psychotherapist and Business Owner)
Get Your Copy of Grace, Grit & Lipstick Today
Available in paperback and e-book formats.
Find it also at: Target, Walmart, Amazon , Barnes & Noble, and Bookshop.org!
The perfect gift for the rural women in your life!
Paperback: $21.99
Join the Sisterhood of the Soil
Step into a world where farm women are celebrated and empowered. Let Grace, Grit & Lipstick guide you on your journey with humor, heart, and a wealth of practical wisdom.