Sam Whitelock opens up in new webinar

Farmstrong Ambassador Sam Whitleock has opened up about his stellar rugby career, returning to farming and how he looks after his wellbeing in a new…

Tee-rific charity golf day fundraiser

An annual charity golf tournament held at Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary in Taupō has raised an incredible $75,000 for Farmstrong. The tournament was hosted this…

The Power of a Shared Story

The results of Farmstrong’s latest annual monitor survey are really encouraging. Last year, 15,500 farmers and growers increased their wellbeing thanks to the programme. A…

Getting Through Winter

It was four degrees and raining. What better setting for a chat about ‘the winter slog’? Farmstrong ambassador Sam Whitelock and dairy farmer Paul Walker…

Sam Whitelock beams in from France

Members of the Farmstrong Supporters’ Network were given a treat last month when Farmstrong Ambassador Sam Whitelock beamed in from his new base in France…

‘Getting Through’ – New Farmstrong Resources on the way.

Recovering from major weather events involves months, in some cases, years of hard work. Which raises the question – how do you keep yourself going through…

Sam Whitelock says -‘Give yourself a break’

Farmstrong ambassador Sam Whitelock is urging farmers to treat themselves as their farm’s ‘number one asset’ and take regular breaks to prevent burnout and injury. Helping…

Making Farmstrong A Verb

Last year, 14,000 farmers and growers reported an increase in their wellbeing thanks to Farmstrong. This shows the benefits of focusing on daily habits when…

The power of small daily habits

Focusing on daily habits helps manage pressure when the going gets tough says Farmstrong Ambassador Sam Whitelock. “Farmstrong was set up in 2015 to help…

Webinar for beekeepers creates buzz

A webinar hosted by Farmstrong Ambassador Sam Whitelock for members of Apiculture NZ created quite the buzz.  Feedback from members who attended was overwhelmingly positive,…

Flood-affected farmers share tips with Sam

Despite a few nerves, Hawke’s Bay farmer Junior Taulago was absolutely stoked to be interviewed on camera by Farmstrong Ambassador Sam Whitelock, who also happens…

Challenge and Response

Extreme weather has left many farmers and growers with major clean-up and repair work ahead. Farmstrong ambassador Sam Whitelock discusses what it takes to get…