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. …

Five Ways promotion in vet clinics

In March, Farmstrong began working in partnership with animal health pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim to promote the Five Ways to Wellbeing in the more than 200 veterinary…

A barking mad night at Howlin’ Hounds

Sheep and beef farmers Meg Horrocks and Kit Kendrick say the Howlin’ Hounds bark-up event they’ve organised promises a night of barking mad fun and…

Connecting with Farmstrong at field days

Farmstrong Supporter Bob Wood may be 78, but that didn’t stop the Northland local from rolling up his sleeves and lending the initiative a helping…

Sharing the Farmstrong message

Talking about your own personal wellbeing journey to a roomful of strangers may seem like a daunting prospect to a lot of people, but not…

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,…

Such Good Medicine

Inch Clutha dairy farmer Brendan Lane is one of a number of farmers who’ve entered Gravel In Paradise, a series of bike races in Otago.…

Getting Through website launched

Farmstrong’s new Getting Through website has officially been launched by the Minister for Mental Health and ACC, Hon Matt Doocey.  The new website focuses on…

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…

Lions Club gets behind Farmstrong

An annual fundraiser held by Tokoroa Host Lions Club gave farmers a much-needed night out and raised funds for Farmstrong and two other local organisations.…

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…

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…