Always a way through The disruption and distress caused by Cyclone Gabrielle has been a stark reminder of just how tough farming and growing can be and the importance…
Dealing with stress and uncertainty Whether it’s extreme weather events or changing regulations, dealing with uncertainty is a constant for many farmers and growers. Here are Farmstrong Ambassador Sam Whitelock’s…
New Wellbeing Resource for Kiwifruit Growers The kiwifruit industry has teamed up with Farmstrong on a new resource to help growers manage the challenges of the industry. This year is going…
Reconnecting with rural communities After years of Covid-related disruption, the rural events calendar is all go. Farmstrong has been busy taking its messages and resources out on the road…
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…
Keep The Connections Going In late September, it’s mental health awareness week. After years of Covid-related disruption, the theme this year is reconnection. Farmstrong ambassador Sam Whitelock says staying…
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…
Get a copy of Farmstrong’s new book Farmstrong has steadily collected stories about how different farmers handle the pressures of farming. Now the best of these feature in a new book –…
Sam stars in Farmstrong webinars Farmstrong Ambassador Sam Whitelock recently jumped online to share his thoughts about how to manage stress and pressure in two, popular webinars for farmers and…
At home with Sam Whitelock – Eating well Sam Whitelock shares great advice on eating well. Find out what works for you and lock it in.
Talking it through The restorative power of a chat over a cuppa was evident when Farmstrong Ambassador Sam Whitelock visited hail-affected growers in Motueka and Riwaka recently. A…