Dangerously Tired
Fatigue played a major role in the quad bike accident that nearly cost Chris Biddles his life. Now he’s warning other farmers of the dangers …
Stick together
Check on your neighbours and have a break off the farm – that’s the message from Farmstrong to Southland farmers and communities impacted by recent …
The buzz of giving back
Get involved in your community Getting involved in your community is a great way of investing in your own wellbeing says Farmstrong Ambassador Sam Whitelock. …
Farmer to farmer with Marc Gascoigne
Dairy farmer Marc Gascoigne talks about the importance of catching up with mates, giving back to your community and getting time off the farm. He …
Be a great listener
The power of listening Farmers have a positive reputation for being practical, good at cutting through the bullshit and problem-solving. Sometimes however when someone is …
Quiz nights a hit for northern farmers
Northland farmer Douglas Conn can now add ‘quiz night’ to the list of things he does to get off the farm and have a break. …
How to deal with disappointment
Farmstrong ambassador Sam Whitelock knows a thing or two about dealing with disappointment, especially on the rugby field. He has a few strategies he uses …
Farmer to farmer videos with Cheyenne and Tangaroa
Farming is in Southlander Cheyenne Wilson’s blood. In a new video Cheyenne talks about farming, its challenges and how she looks after herself. Brought up …
Ka-ching! Investing in your Wellbeing Bank Account
Comparing your wellbeing to a bank account that has investments and withdrawals is a really helpful way to think about your mental and physical health, …
A video series – prevention and recovery from common on-farm injuries.
Farmstrong has teamed up with VetSouth to produce a video series on prevention and recovery from common on-farm injuries. Winton physiotherapist Dennis Kelly and local …
The wellbeing bank account
Wellbeing simply means that you feel pretty happy about how life is going, that life is good! Hugh Norriss, Farmstrong’s wellbeing advisor shares some top …
Oxman fundraiser for Farmstrong
Entrants into the Oxman triathlon in Canterbury this December are raising funds for rural wellbeing initiative Farmstrong. The event has another rural theme – it’s …
