Tag: Farmstrong
Tee-rific charity golf day fundraiser
An annual charity golf tournament held at Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary in Taupō has raised an incredible $75,000 for Farmstrong. The tournament was hosted this…
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…
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…
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…
Building Resilience on Farm
Otago high country farmer Jack Cocks has spent the past eleven years recovering from a life-threatening brain aneurysm. He has since given around 30 presentations,…
Burnout to Balance
Farmstrong caught up with Tararua dairy farmer Mike Burmeister and asked him to share his tips for keeping well on farm. Mike and his wife…
Farmstrong launches new set of resources
Farmstrong is excited to announce the launch of its free Getting Through resources focussing on how farmers and growers impacted by the devastating cyclones and…
How to get through the winter slog
Keeping physically active off the farm has been a godsend for Wairarapa sheep and beef farmer James Bruce (pictured above left), especially in winter when…
