Ballerina Farm’s Hannah Neeleman Expecting Baby No. 9
Hannah Neeleman, co-founder of the lifestyle brand Ballerina Farm, is expecting her ninth child with husband Daniel Neeleman. The announcement came via a ballet-inspired advertisement shared on Instagram on .
The advertisement features Neeleman, 35, showcasing a baby bump while reflecting on the strength cultivated during her ballet career and how it translates to motherhood. “As a ballerina, you are associated with many things: elegance, grace, poise,” she narrates in the clip. “But a term not often associated enough: strength. On this stage, I learned to be strong, and despite what some people think, that strength never leaves you. It prepares you.”
The Neelemans, who married in , already share eight children: Henry, 13; Charles, 11; George, 10; Frances, 8; Lois, 6; Martha, 4; Mabel, 3, and Flora Jo, born in . The newest addition will expand their family further on their 328-acre farm in Kamas, Utah, where they operate Ballerina Farm.
Ballerina Farm has gained significant attention for its depiction of a large family embracing a traditional lifestyle. The brand sells a variety of products, including frozen meat, baked goods, pantry staples, and kitchenware, all sourced from their farm. Neeleman’s social media presence, particularly on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, has attracted millions of followers drawn to her “trad wife” content – a term describing women who prioritize domestic responsibilities.
However, the family and their business haven’t been without controversy. Recent reports indicated a temporary pause in the sale of unpasteurized milk after health inspectors identified two violations during routine testing in mid-. The Neelemans addressed the situation in a social media video, stating that no unsafe milk was ever sold and that no illnesses had been reported as a result of their raw milk consumption.
Prior to the pregnancy announcement, Neeleman and her family briefly relocated to Ireland in to attend the Ballymaloe Cookery School. This move provided a temporary shift in scenery as the couple continued to build their brand and family life.
Neeleman’s journey to Ballerina Farm began with a pursuit of professional ballet. She moved to New York City at 17 to study at Juilliard, but her path changed after meeting her husband. She has spoken about the challenges of balancing a demanding ballet career with raising a large family, acknowledging that it would require complete dedication to one or the other.
The Neelemans, who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, frequently share glimpses of their family life online, offering a curated view of their rural existence. The announcement of their ninth child has been met with enthusiastic responses from fans, many praising the couple’s commitment to family and their unique lifestyle. The advertisement itself has been lauded by some as a creative and effective way to connect their personal story with their Farmer Protein Powder product.
While the “trad wife” lifestyle promoted by Neeleman has garnered a dedicated following, it has also faced criticism and sparked debate about gender roles and societal expectations. Nevertheless, Ballerina Farm continues to be a prominent presence in the online landscape, offering a distinctive vision of family, faith, and farm life.