Shelby Watson-Hampton

Shelby Watson-Hampton is a farmer, rural writer, and agricultural advocate from Southern Maryland. 

Find her on Instagram @the_farmed_life.

Latest from Shelby Watson-Hampton

Pictured from left: Susan Watson-White, Rosa Watson, Sydney Thomas, Shelby Watson-Hampton, Katie Wright, Shirley Watson, Connie Garner and Beth Watson
Commentary
3 ways female farmers are connecting3 ways female farmers are connecting
byShelby Watson-Hampton
Feb 29, 2024
3 Min Read
A woman in a boat holding a fishing rod
Commentary
My farm: Where the field meets the shoreMy farm: Where the field meets the shore
byShelby Watson-Hampton
Jan 10, 2024
4 Min Read

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Shelby Watson-Hampton poses excitedly as she holds a copy of her book
Commentary
It’s finally done!
It’s finally done!
Nov 2, 2023
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4 Min Read
byShelby Watson-Hampton
Rows of grapes at a vineyard ready for harvest
Commentary
Dreams, deadlines and fall harvest
Dreams, deadlines and fall harvest
Sep 7, 2023
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2 Min Read
byShelby Watson-Hampton
Crock Pot taco dinner ready to eat on the kitchen counter
Commentary
The perfect imperfect get-together
The perfect imperfect get-together
Jul 6, 2023
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3 Min Read
byShelby Watson-Hampton
Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards
Commentary
’Tis the season for craziness
’Tis the season for craziness
May 5, 2023
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3 Min Read
byShelby Watson-Hampton
Shelby Watson-Hampton’s husband and 18-month-old son are trying hard to get caught up on vineyard chores
Farm Life
4 tips for managing your farm life
4 tips for managing your farm life
Mar 15, 2023
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7 Min Read
byShelby Watson-Hampton
Filmmakers test sound and light before shooting a scene in front of the vineyard at Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards
Farm Life
Our experience hosting a film production crew
Our experience hosting a film production crew
Nov 17, 2022
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6 Slides
byShelby Watson-Hampton
1919 farmhouse
Technology
A new season, a new baby and a new book
A new season, a new baby and a new book
Sep 17, 2021
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4 Min Read
byShelby Watson-Hampton
RV camper in a vineyard
Business
What you need to know about farm stays
What you need to know about farm stays
May 27, 2021
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5 Min Read
byShelby Watson-Hampton
Avie's Place Forest Hall Farm Shop
Business
Producers pivot during COVID-19 pandemic
Producers pivot during COVID-19 pandemic
Mar 12, 2021
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7 Min Read
byChris Torres, Shelby Watson-Hampton
Father with two boys operating a small grill while out camping
Commentary
We’re more than just farmers
We’re more than just farmers
Oct 29, 2020
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5 Min Read
byShelby Watson-Hampton
Together spelled with wooden cubes
Commentary
Let’s get our hands dirty, together
Let’s get our hands dirty, together
Jun 17, 2020
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2 Min Read
byShelby Watson-Hampton
Shelby Watson-Hampton and her husband wear face mask in the car
Farm Life
Community means everything, now more than ever
Community means everything, now more than ever
Apr 30, 2020
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4 Min Read
byShelby Watson-Hampton
Close up of man with his head in his hands
Farm Life
When being tough isn’t enough, seek help
When being tough isn’t enough, seek help
Feb 27, 2020
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3 Min Read
byShelby Watson-Hampton
Wooden figures represent a person isolated from others by a fenced barrier
Farm Life
Confessions of an admitted ‘farm judger’
Confessions of an admitted ‘farm judger’
Jan 7, 2020
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9 Min Read
byShelby Watson-Hampton
Attendees wander the National FFA Convention
Commentary
FFA makes me hopeful about the future
FFA makes me hopeful about the future
Dec 13, 2019
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4 Min Read
byShelby Watson-Hampton
Workers gather for the harvest at Robin Hill Farms and Vineyard
Farm Life
The heart of the harvest
The heart of the harvest
Oct 18, 2019
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4 Min Read
byShelby Watson-Hampton
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue speaks at a recent meeting of agriculturists and environmentalists at a farm in Southern Maryland
Farm Life
Trust your gut instinct, take opportunities to meet others
Trust your gut instinct, take opportunities to meet others
Aug 16, 2019
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5 Min Read
byShelby Watson-Hampton
Phablet and headphones on the wooden desk
Farm Life
Find farming podcasts that interest you
Find farming podcasts that interest you
May 2, 2019
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3 Min Read
byShelby Watson-Hampton
"Agvocates” meet with local political leaders
Farm Operations
Want something fixed? Remember, your connections matter
Want something fixed? Remember, your connections matter
Mar 14, 2019
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2 Min Read
byShelby Watson-Hampton
Image reads 'Farm Life Hacks' and shows old farm tools against wooden floorboards
Commentary
10 farm life hacks to get you through your day
10 farm life hacks to get you through your day
Feb 15, 2019
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6 Min Read
byShelby Watson-Hampton
Farm Life
FarmHers talk about what it takes to be successful
FarmHers talk about what it takes to be successful
Nov 9, 2018
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3 Min Read
byShelby Watson-Hampton
Farm Life
Need a connection? Find farmers on social media
Need a connection? Find farmers on social media
Oct 23, 2018
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3 Min Read
byShelby Watson-Hampton
Farm Operations
Ag economists catch glimpse of diverse farms in southern Maryland
Ag economists catch glimpse of diverse farms in southern Maryland
Aug 23, 2018
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3 Min Read
byShelby Watson-Hampton
Farm Life
Southern Maryland farmer great example of ‘Young Farmer, Plus’
Southern Maryland farmer great example of ‘Young Farmer, Plus’
Aug 22, 2018
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8 Min Read
byShelby Watson-Hampton

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