Today we’d like to introduce you to Kelcie CaMerono.
Hi Kelcie, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
Real FarmHERS began long before it officially had a name. It grew from my own experiences as a woman working hands-on in agriculture, caring for animals, raising my children and building businesses rooted in connection, education and meaningful experiences.
Throughout that journey, I repeatedly saw the same need: women were doing incredibly important work in agriculture, yet many still felt isolated, underestimated or unsure where to find practical, judgment-free support. There were plenty of polished portrayals of farm life, but far fewer spaces that honestly represented what it takes, the hard days, constant learning, physical work, difficult decisions and deep emotional investment behind caring for animals and building something of your own.
I founded The Real FarmHERS Network in February 2025 to help create that space. The word “Real” is important to me. It is not about deciding who does or does not belong in agriculture. It represents honesty—the willingness to share both the beautiful moments and the boots-on-the-ground reality behind them. You do not have to come from generations of farmers or own hundreds of acres to belong. Many women begin with one animal, one garden, one idea or simply the desire to learn.
What began as a way to connect and support women in agriculture has continued to grow into hands-on education, workshops, entertainment events and opportunities for families to experience agriculture in a personal hands-on experiences. Our work is centered at our family farm, Holiday Memories Farm, where we combine education, animal care and thoughtfully created experiences that help people build genuine connections. With the animals, with agriculture and with one another.
My background in animal care, ethical breeding, farm management, education and on the farm experiences has shaped every part of Real FarmHERS. I believe the most useful knowledge is not only learned from a book—it is strengthened through experience, shared openly and passed forward. I want women to feel confident asking questions, learning new skills and acknowledging when they need help without fearing judgment.
Today, Real FarmHERS is becoming what I once needed myself: a community built from the boots up, where real experience is valued, women are taken seriously and no one has to figure everything out alone. We are still growing, but the heart of it has remained the same—to educate, encourage and connect women while giving the public a more honest and meaningful relationship with agriculture.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It has definitely not been a smooth road, but I do not think anything meaningful in life ever is.
One of my greatest challenges has been balancing all the roles I carry. I am a mother, animal caretaker, breeder, farmer, educator, event creator and business owner. Farm life does not pause when your children need you, when you are exhausted or when something unexpected happens. Animals still need to be fed, medical emergencies still arise, weather can change an entire event and the financial responsibilities of operating a farm continue whether a season is successful or difficult. There is rarely a true “off” switch.
As a woman in agriculture, I have also experienced what it feels like to be underestimated or to have my knowledge questioned. I have had to prove that hands-on experience is valuable even when someone’s path does not come with a traditional title, inherited land or a perfectly linear career. Agriculture is always teaching you, and sometimes the most important lessons come through situations you never would have chosen for yourself.
Building Real FarmHERS presented its own challenges. Creating something new means asking people to believe in a vision before they can fully see what it may become. I have had to build trust, explain an idea that does not always fit neatly into one category and learn how to turn a deeply personal mission into something sustainable. There have been moments of doubt, financial pressure, criticism and the constant temptation to compare my beginning to someone else’s established success.
I have also had to learn that caring deeply is both one of my greatest strengths and one of my greatest challenges. I become emotionally invested in the animals, the women I help, the families who attend our events and every experience I create. When something does not go as planned, I feel it personally. Over time, I have learned that resilience does not mean becoming unaffected. It means continuing to care while developing the boundaries, confidence and courage necessary to keep moving forward.
The difficult seasons have helped shape Real FarmHERS just as much as the successful ones. They have made me more resourceful, more compassionate and more willing to speak honestly about the realities behind building a life in agriculture. The struggles did not weaken the mission, they became part of the reason the mission matters so much to me.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about The Real FarmHERS Network?
The Real FarmHERS Network is a women-centered agricultural education, support and experience-based business rooted in practical knowledge, genuine connection and hands-on learning. Our work brings together three areas that are deeply important to me: supporting women in agriculture, helping people develop confidence in animal care and creating meaningful opportunities for families to experience farm life.
Through our educational and on the farm experiences, we share approachable, real-world knowledge about livestock care, animal health, routine husbandry, farm preparedness and our love of farm life. Our goal is to help women feel more capable and less alone, whether they are experienced farmers, beginning homesteaders or caring for their very first animal. We create an environment where questions are welcomed, experience is shared openly and learning does not come with judgment.
We also create workshops, women-centered gatherings and immersive family events hosted at our private family farm venue, Holiday Memories Farm. Our experiences have included educational workshops, seasonal farm events, FarmHERS Night Out, Bunnies & Tea, and other thoughtfully designed opportunities that allow people to connect with animals and agriculture in a personal way.
What sets Real FarmHERS apart is the intention behind everything we create. We do not simply place people near animals for entertainment; we help them understand, respect and genuinely connect with them. Animal welfare is always a priority, and our experiences are carefully planned to be safe, personal and meaningful for both our guests and our animals. Because our farm is private rather than a daily public attraction, we can prepare intentionally for each gathering and create an atmosphere that feels welcoming instead of commercialized or overcrowded.
I am also very intentional about the entire guest experience. From the way an event is described and presented to the details families encounter when they arrive, I want people to feel that genuine care went into creating something special for them. Guests are never treated like ticket numbers. I want them to leave with more than photographs; I want them to leave with a memory, a new understanding or a connection they did not have before.
What I am most proud of is that Real FarmHERS has never been built around appearances or volume. It has been built around trust. The brand is honest about the realities of agriculture while still celebrating the beauty, joy and community found within it. We make agriculture approachable without removing the responsibility that comes with it, and we create memorable experiences without compromising the dignity or well-being of our animals.
Real FarmHERS is still evolving, but every offering remains grounded in the same purpose: to educate, encourage and connect. Whether someone comes to us for practical support, a hands-on workshop or an unforgettable afternoon with their family, I want them to feel welcomed, valued and more connected to agriculture when they leave than when they arrived.
We’d be interested to hear your thoughts on luck and what role, if any, you feel it’s played for you?
I believe luck has absolutely played a role in my life and business, although I have not always recognized it in the moment.
Some of my best opportunities have come through an unexpected conversation, a chance connection or someone seeing potential in an idea before it was fully developed. I have been fortunate to meet people who encouraged me, shared my work, opened a door or simply reminded me to keep going at a time when I needed it. Those moments may have been luck, but I also believe I had to be willing to recognize the opportunity and brave enough to act on it.
Bad luck has played a role too. Agriculture has a way of reminding you that no matter how carefully you prepare, you cannot control everything. Weather changes, animals become sick, plans fall apart and expenses arise at the worst possible time. There have also been personal and professional setbacks that felt completely unfair while I was living through them.
However, I do not consider every difficult outcome purely bad luck. Some of the moments that initially felt like closed doors forced me to change direction, become more resourceful or finally create something I had been waiting for someone else to provide. A setback can reveal what needs to change, and sometimes the opportunity on the other side is greater than the original plan.
Luck may influence which doors appear, but hard work, preparation and persistence determine what happens after they open. I cannot control every circumstance, but I can control whether I continue learning, adjusting and showing up. Looking back, I think both the good luck and the bad luck have helped lead me to where I am—and much of what once felt like an interruption eventually became part of the direction.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.realfarmhers.com
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