Category: Farmers stories
Look after yourself
Over 140 people attended the recent ‘Harvesting Health’ event in Rangiora Canterbury. North Canterbury Rural Support Trust hosted the evening with support from Farmstrong, Mainpower,…
Playing The Long Game
Maungatapere kiwifruit grower Mike Crum has spent a lifetime in the industry. Here’s what he’s learnt about navigating its ups and downs. Tell us…
Keep Your Cool
Dave and Allison King have been farming for 44 years in Riponui in Northland. Dave shares how they’ve managed the ups and downs of a…
Leaning Forward
Wairarapa farmer James Bruce combines running a busy sheep farm with horse breaking and rugby coaching. This is how he makes it all work. How’s…
Good to do something different
Roxburgh apricot grower Jack Gilchrist is one of a number of growers and farmers who’ve entered Gravel In Paradise, a series of cycling events in…
Laura Koot on what keeps her Farmstrong
Proud Southerner Laura Koot juggles a lot of things – she’s involved with two agri-businesses, has a young family and is part of the Farmstrong…
Farmstrong launches tales and tools for getting through tough times
The stories of farmers impacted by severe weather events in 2023 have been captured by Farmstrong in a bid to give others in the primary…
Baring All For Mental Health
Apple orchardist Hamish Rush was one of a dozen Nelson growers who bared all for the ‘Horti Boys’ calendar to raise awareness about mental health.…
Building Resilience on Farm
Otago high country farmer Jack Cocks has spent the past eleven years recovering from a life-threatening brain aneurysm. He has since given around 30 presentations,…
Burnout to Balance
Farmstrong caught up with Tararua dairy farmer Mike Burmeister and asked him to share his tips for keeping well on farm. Mike and his wife…
