Category: Farmers stories
Going with the flow
Farm-raised Haley Pugh helped run a thriving chiropractic business in Hokitika, until cancer turned her life on its head. Farmstrong asked her to share what…
Serious fun in the mud
After a tough couple of years of lockdowns and restrictions, this year’s annual Mudder event attracted a record-breaking number of participants. The event, which was…
Farmer Wellbeing Hub Launched in Pukehina
Bay of Plenty dairy farmer Mohi Beckham-Adams recently opened an on-farm gym and community hub for local farmers. Here’s why. Tell us about the hub.…
Helping others after facing challenge
After recovering from a brain aneurysm, Otago high country sheep and beef farmer and Farmstrong champion Jack Cocks (pictured) is helping others build resilience and…
Keep It Social
With summer fast approaching, Farmstrong’s encouraging farmers to reconnect and schedule a decent catch up with mates and neighbours. Farmstrong ambassador Sam Whitelock has spent…
Getting More Whānau On Farm
Food and Fibre Youth Network chair Cheyenne Wilson (Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngati Awa) is keen to encourage more Māori into agriculture and is calling for fresh…
Grass Roots Connection
Craig Wiggins is a well-known rural voice thanks to several decades calling rodeos and jet-sprints, emceeing events and advocating on behalf of farmers. He’s also…
Prioritising People
Award-winning Hawke’s Bay farmer Hugh Abbiss says a focus on people has driven the farm’s growth and success during some challenging times in recent years.…
Webinar for growers strikes chord
Farmstrong Ambassador Sam Whitelock’s insights about managing pressure struck a chord with Pukekohe vegetable growers during a recent webinar. Dean Langrell-Read (pictured), who is the…
How Farmstrong works
“I know through the work I do for Farmstrong, how important it is to keep talking and check on those who might have ‘dropped off…
