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A Friendly Ear
A catch up over a cup of tea or a beer can make a huge difference to people doing it tough says Northland dairy farmer…
Making time for the things you enjoy
Farmstrong caught up with Jessica Rathgen, one of two Ridestrong winners in the Southland/Otago ‘Gravel in Paradise’ cycle series. Jess and her partner Ryan live…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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… 
