Tag: connection
Motorbiking event raises $10K for Farmstrong
A two-day motorbiking fundraising event brought a local biking community together and raised $10,000 for Farmstrong. The Adventure Charity Ride was organised by Liam Ellis,…
Young Farmers gather for wellbeing talk
A large group of young farmers packed out the iconic Tui Brewery in Mangatainoka to listen to Farmstrong Champion Kane Brisco give a talk on…
Five Ways to Wellbeing reboot
Created 20 years ago in the UK, the Five Ways to Wellbeing has had a suggested reboot to reflect the latest scientific research and changing…
Being Farmstrong
Rugby legend and farmer Sam Whitelock looks back on nearly a decade of being the Ambassador of Farmstrong, the nationwide rural programme that supports farmers…
Choose your hard
Taupō farmer, coach and wellbeing facilitator Deanne Parkes shares her thoughts on keeping well on farm with Farmstrong. Deanne, you wear many hats. What do…
Walking my talk
It’s a new season and a new farm. Hayes Garland shares what he does to stay Farmstrong when life gets busy. Tell us about your…
Farmers and growers attend ‘Battle of the Bays’ game
Farmstrong hosted farmers and growers at the recent ‘Battle of Bays’ rugby game between the Bay of Plenty Steamers and the Hawkes Bay Magpies. The…
Realistic Optimism
The avocado industry is experiencing a downturn. Farmstrong caught up with Apata avocado manager Logan Whenuaroa about managing the challenges ahead. Tell us about your…
Farmstrong champions connect in capital
Hawke’s Bay deer farmer and Farmstrong champion Harry Gaddum came away from a recent get together with other like-minded farmers feeling rejuvenated and positive about…
A Lifetime in Shearing
An honest day’s work turned into a 53-year career for Hawkes Bay shearing contractor Brendan Mahony. He was recently made a life member of the…
