Tag: community
‘Bitches’ Box’ Show To Tour Cyclone-Hit Regions
Farmstrong is teaming up with the Rural Support Trust to bring the Bitches’ Box: Episode 4 comedy show to flood-affected, rural communities around the North…
Feeling farm strong at Field Days
Southland dairy farmer Gary Sunshine-Tervit was absolutely stoked to give Farmstrong a helping hand at this year’s Southland Field Days, which was held in Waimumu…
Big score for charity cricket match
A charity cricket match and fundraising dinner held in Mossburn brought the local community together and raised almost $40,000 for Farmstrong and Southland Rural Support…
New rural women’s group a hit
A new rural women’s group that meets for dinner dates has proven to be a massive hit among south Marlborough locals. The AFK Rural Ladies…
‘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…
Getting Through Tough Times
Murray Elwood has navigated the ups and downs of the beekeeping industry for over 30 years. He chatted to Farmstrong about how he manages the…
Getting the balance right
A motocross accident nearly ended Gary Sunshine-Tervit’s farming career, but after a long period of recovery he won Otago/Southland dairy manager of the year in…
Focus on the Positive
Cambridge dairy farmer Marc Gascoigne recently spoke at the Southland/Otago Dairy Industry Awards about how to reduce stress and increase wellbeing on farm. Speaking on…
Farmlands joins forces with Farmstrong
Farmlands has joined forces with Farmstrong for Tag Your Charity, the co-op’s annual Christmas fundraiser. Each year Farmlands chooses a national partner and local charities…
Comedy shows bring light relief
Farmers and growers in Hawke’s Bay were treated to a night out full of belly laughs in what’s been a tough year for locals following…
