Tag: connect
Life lessons from the farm
John Connell ‘s award-winning books draw on his experiences when he returned to the family farm in Ireland. He talks to Farmstrong about the life…
Getting Through Together
Farmstrong and Wine Marlborough recently teamed up at the Viticulture Winter Field Day in Blenheim to help local winemakers and growers navigate challenging times. After…
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…
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…
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,…
Keep Your Cool
Dave and Allison King have been farming for 44 years in Riponui in Northland. Dave shares how they’ve managed the ups and downs of a…
Leaning Forward
Wairarapa farmer James Bruce combines running a busy sheep farm with horse breaking and rugby coaching. This is how he makes it all work. How’s…
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.…
Good to do something different
Roxburgh apricot grower Jack Gilchrist is one of a number of growers and farmers who’ve entered Gravel In Paradise, a series of cycling events in…
