Tag: Farmstrong
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Playing The Long Game
Maungatapere kiwifruit grower Mike Crum has spent a lifetime in the industry. Here’s what he’s learnt about navigating its ups and downs. Tell us…
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…
