Faith, Family, and Farming: Reed Camp’s Deep Roots in Hempstead County

Hope, AR — For Reed Camp, life is centered around three core values: faith, family, and farming.

A native of Stamps, Arkansas, Camp has spent his life cultivating these principles both personally and professionally, becoming a cornerstone of the Hope community. A 2005 graduate of Southern Arkansas University (SAU), Camp met his wife Stacy on campus at the business building. The couple married on May 5, 2006, and have since built a life rooted in service, agriculture, and community.

Camp began his career with Farm Bureau in 2005 and has dedicated two decades to supporting local farmers through his work in the Stamps and Fordyce offices. His passion for agriculture extends beyond the office—he and Stacy raise Brangus cattle and manage a family farm where Stacy also tends to gardening and homemaking. The Camps are raising four children—Landon (16), Kiptyn (13), Kyliegh (11), and Rhett (6)—all of whom attend Spring Hill schools and are active in sports such as football, basketball, softball, and track. The family enjoys outdoor activities like hunting and fishing and are active members of Unity Baptist Church, where Camp sings in the choir, his favorite part of worship.

Camp sees Hope as a “progressive community” filled with opportunity. From the parks and recreation facilities to the strong network of civic and faith-based organizations, he believes the town is a “well-oiled machine” that supports families and fosters growth. “My goal is to have a positive impact on schools and the community through activities and outreach,” Camp says. “Farming is vital here, and helping farmers and their families is who I am.” He emphasizes the importance of perseverance and “blooming where you are planted,” aspiring to be the kind of manager whose employees feel respected and valued. For Camp, the strength of Hope lies in its people, those who care deeply and work together to serve others. Though he has moved several times, Camp is committed to staying in Hempstead County, where he feels most at home. “This is a community that serves others,” he says proudly. “And I’m proud to be a part of it.”