Stu Richards manages a bull finishing unit in Whatawhata on the outskirts of Hamilton. In recent years, he has made his mental heath and wellbeing a top priority. Stu is taking more regular breaks off farm to stay fresh, spending more time with his family and friends and making sure he eats and sleeps better to maintain energy levels. Stu has also completed a Farmstrong Healthy Thinking workshop and now deals with the challenges of farming with a healthy, forward-looking attitude.