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Hope's Farmstead, Sloop Point, Hampstead, NC (2026)

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03/01/2026

Hey, I’m Veda Hope. I’m 19 years old… and I’m starting a farm.

For as long as I can remember, my family has been into small scale subsistence farming.

We raised our own animals. We grew our own food. We learned what it takes to produce something from the soil. It wasn’t just cute baby chicks and goats. It was early mornings, broken fences, and a lot of falling down.

And, my dad didn’t treat us like kids on the farm. We did the hard jobs. The in the rain, in the cold, blistering sun, black and blue jobs.

That little farm taught me responsibility. It taught me stewardship. It taught me that food doesn’t just appear in a grocery store, it starts with land, animals, and people willing to do the work.

And right now, farming in America is changing.

Did you know the average age of a US farmer is 58? Retiring farmers can make a lot more money selling their land to developers than they can selling it to young farmers. That means US farmland is disappearing at a scary rate. And, that’s bad news for all of us. That’s land that will never be used for farming again.

That doesn’t mean agriculture is dying, but it does mean the next generation, my generation, has to decide whether we’re stepping in or stepping away.

I’m choosing to step in.

That’s why I’m building Hope’s Farmstead, a farm specializing in heritage livestock, heirloom produce, and direct-to-consumer products. Not just growing food, but preserving breeds, skills, and knowledge that is slowly being lost.

And, I want to give the next generation the same opportunity that my parents gave me. Through workshops, education programs, and exciting attractions that can help instill a love for farming and encourage the farmers of tomorrow.

This isn’t a hobby. And it’s not a short-term project.

It’s a long-term commitment to land, animals, tradition, values, and community.

And, this is just the beginning. So, if you’re one of the many people that have already reached out looking for ways to support Hope’s Farmstead, the best way to do that right now is to follow me here, share my content, and invite your friends to like the page. I’m glad you’re here and I’m looking forward to building something really cool with you.

02/27/2026

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If not, check out the page and I'll show you around, introduce you to some of the great folks at this awesome event, and tell you where to order the best brittle you've ever had.

02/26/2026

Hey, I’m Veda Hope. I’m 19 years old, I’m building a family farm from the ground up, and I want you here for it every step of the way.

Since the day my parents got together, my dad dreamed of building a family farm. So when my sisters and I were born, we became the built-in farm hands he needed to make it happen. 😜
From bottle feeding goats and hauling hay to fending off hornworms in the tomatoes, we did it all.

While my sisters have found their own passions, farm life became mine.

I pushed my parents to expand our small subsistence farm, adding new animals, new crops, and new systems, always wanting to grow it bigger and better.

While other girls my age were playing with dolls, I was raising hens.
When they were having sleepovers, I was bottle feeding goats through the night.

When they were going to prom , well, I went to prom… but I had to do chores first.

And it didn’t stop at chores.

I was homeschooled which meant I had a lot of control in my education. My classes were tailored toward agriculture, business, animal science, and practical life skills. Instead of just learning theory, I was learning budgeting, land management, breeding basics, food systems, and what it actually takes to build something sustainable.

This wasn’t just a childhood hobby.
It was preparation.

The more I worked, the more the dream grew. And today, I’m building that dream farm.

I’m starting from ground zero, no land yet, no barns, no investors, and I’m going to do it right here with you. You’ll see every success, every setback, every mistake, and every time I fall flat on my face with full transparency.

I want to show you the whole process. There are a lot of amazing creators out there sharing tips and education. But one thing I think is missing is the A to Z of it.

How did they actually start?
How did they find their land?
How did they fund it?
How did they lay it out?
How did they decide what animals to raise and what crops to grow?

Those are the questions I want answered, so that’s what I’m going to document here, for you, from day 1. Today.

Hope’s Farmstead will be a family run, working farm built on traditional skills, responsible stewardship, and sustainability.
We’ll focus on raising quality livestock and meaningful food, but not just for production.

Many of the animals we plan to raise are rare and at-risk heritage breeds. These breeds were developed for hardiness, longevity, and real agricultural purpose. These are the animals that built America, and many of them are disappearing in today’s industrial system. Preserving livestock genetics matters, and this farm will actively work to conserve those bloodlines through intentional, ethical breeding and public education.

We’ll share why these animals matter, how they differ from commercial breeds, and what it takes to keep agricultural history alive while building a viable modern farm. Alongside that, we’ll grow heirloom crops and build practical systems designed to last, not just trend for a season.

And Hope’s Farmstead isn’t just a cute play on my middle name.
It represents what this farm stands for.

Hope for the new generation of farming in America.
Hope for the at-risk heritage breeds we’re working to preserve.
Hope for the old skills, traditions, and values that built strong families and strong communities.
Hope that small, intentional agriculture still has a place in the modern world. My hope for the future.

But this farm isn’t just about production.
It’s about education and preservation.
It's about creating a new generation of American farmers.

I want this to become a place where people can learn, whether that’s through behind-the-scenes content online or, through on-farm workshops, tours, and hands-on experiences. I want kids to bottle feed goats. I want families walking the fields picking fresh berries and beans. I want people reconnecting with where their food actually comes from.

It’s about community and it’s about legacy.

One day, this won’t just be my dream, it’ll be something my children grow into. A real generational farm, built with intent from the very beginning.

Right now, it’s just a vision, a plan, and the willingness to sweat for it.

If you’ve ever wanted to build something from nothing…
If you’ve ever dreamed about farm life…
Or if you just want to see whether a 19-year-old can actually pull this off...

You’re in the right place.

Follow along.
Let’s build Hope’s Farmstead from the ground up, together.

02/25/2026

Hey, I’m Veda Hope. I’m 19 years old, I’m building a family farm from the ground up, and I want you here for it every step of the way.

Since the day my parents got together, my dad dreamed of building a family farm. So when my sisters and I were born, we became the built-in farm hands he needed to make it happen. 😜

From bottle feeding goats and hauling hay to fending off hornworms in the tomatoes, we did it all.

While my sisters have found their own passions, farm life became mine.

I pushed my parents to expand our small subsistence farm, adding new animals, new crops, and new systems, always wanting to grow it bigger and better.

While other girls my age were playing with dolls, I was raising hens.
When they were having sleepovers, I was bottle feeding goats through the night.
When they were going to prom , well, I went to prom… but I had to do chores first.

And it didn’t stop at chores.

I was homeschooled which meant I had a lot of control in my education. My classes were tailored toward agriculture, business, animal science, and practical life skills. Instead of just learning theory, I was learning budgeting, land management, breeding basics, food systems, and what it actually takes to build something sustainable.

This wasn’t just a childhood hobby.
It was preparation.

The more I worked, the more the dream grew. And today, I’m building that dream farm.

I’m starting from ground zero, no land yet, no barns, no investors, and I’m going to do it right here with you. You’ll see every success, every setback, every mistake, and every time I fall flat on my face with full transparency.

I want to show you the whole process. There are a lot of amazing creators out there sharing tips and education. But one thing I think is missing is the A to Z of it.

How did they actually start?
How did they find their land?
How did they fund it?
How did they lay it out?
How did they decide what animals to raise and what crops to grow?

Those are the questions I want answered, so that’s what I’m going to document here, for you, from day 1. Today.

Hope’s Farmstead will be a family run, working farm built on traditional skills, responsible stewardship, and sustainability.

We’ll focus on raising quality livestock and meaningful food, but not just for production.

Many of the animals we plan to raise are rare and at-risk heritage breeds. These breeds were developed for hardiness, longevity, and real agricultural purpose. These are the animals that built America, and many of them are disappearing in today’s industrial system. Preserving livestock genetics matters, and this farm will actively work to conserve those bloodlines through intentional, ethical breeding and public education.

We’ll share why these animals matter, how they differ from commercial breeds, and what it takes to keep agricultural history alive while building a viable modern farm. Alongside that, we’ll grow heirloom crops and build practical systems designed to last, not just trend for a season.

And Hope’s Farmstead isn’t just a cute play on my middle name.

It represents what this farm stands for.

Hope for the new generation of farming in America.
Hope for the at-risk heritage breeds we’re working to preserve.
Hope for the old skills, traditions, and values that built strong families and strong communities.

Hope that small, intentional agriculture still has a place in the modern world. My hope for the future.

But this farm isn’t just about production.

It’s about education.

I want this to become a place where people can learn, whether that’s through behind-the-scenes content online or, through on-farm workshops, tours, and hands-on experiences. I want kids to bottle feed goats. I want families walking the fields picking fresh berries and beans. I want people reconnecting with where their food actually comes from.

It’s about community and it’s about legacy.

One day, this won’t just be my dream, it’ll be something my children grow into. A real generational farm, built with intent from the very beginning.

Right now, it’s just a vision, a plan, and the willingness to sweat for it.

If you’ve ever wanted to build something from nothing…
If you’ve ever dreamed about farm life…
Or if you just want to see whether a 19-year-old can actually pull this off...

You’re in the right place.

Follow along.

Let’s build Hope’s Farmstead from the ground up, together.

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Hampstead, NC
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