Category: Farmers stories
Making time for the things you enjoy
Farmstrong caught up with Jessica Rathgen, one of two Ridestrong winners in the Southland/Otago ‘Gravel in Paradise’ cycle series. Jess and her partner Ryan live…
Wellbeing event unites community
An evening event focussing on wellbeing tools for farmers and growers attracted more than 140 people – with some travelling far and wide to attend. …
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,…
A Friendly Ear
A catch up over a cup of tea or a beer can make a huge difference to people doing it tough says Northland dairy farmer…
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…
