Category: Farmers stories
Settling In
Jayson and Gladys Chavez moved to New Zealand from the Philippines and work as contract milkers in Winton, Southland. They shared their insights on what…
Keeping On Track
Kaden van Gaalen farms on the Pahiatua Track and helps to run the Tararua Young Farmers Club. He shares how he navigates the ups and…
Farmstrong gets behind Spirited Women event
A team of four rural women pushed themselves to their limits mentally and physically, taking out first place in a newly created Farmstrong category of…
Sparks light up Farmstrong at Coast to Coast
Young farmers Georgia and Henry Spark put all sibling rivalry aside to push themselves to the maximum and represent Farmstrong at the recent Kathmandu Coast…
Rural Rider
Winton dairy farmer Bart Luijten shares how cycling helps him keep fit and stay well on farm. Bart milks 450 cows and loves his farming…
Shearing Event Brings Farm Community Together
The fastest shearer could earn $3,000 in under 20 seconds at the upcoming Speed Shears in Martinborough on Tuesday 3 March. The event, which is…
Staying Farmstrong when life gets hectic
Waikato dairy farmer Hayes Garland uses a simple but effective technique to help himself mentally when things aren’t going to plan. Hayes, who recently moved…
Young Farmers gather for wellbeing talk
A large group of young farmers packed out the iconic Tui Brewery in Mangatainoka to listen to Farmstrong Champion Kane Brisco give a talk on…
Choose your hard
Taupō farmer, coach and wellbeing facilitator Deanne Parkes shares her thoughts on keeping well on farm with Farmstrong. Deanne, you wear many hats. What do…
Walking my talk
It’s a new season and a new farm. Hayes Garland shares what he does to stay Farmstrong when life gets busy. Tell us about your…
