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Reconnecting with rural communities
After years of Covid-related disruption, the rural events calendar is all go. Farmstrong has been busy taking its messages and resources out on the road…
Helping others after facing challenge
After recovering from a brain aneurysm, Otago high country sheep and beef farmer and Farmstrong champion Jack Cocks (pictured) is helping others build resilience and…
Keep It Social
With summer fast approaching, Farmstrong’s encouraging farmers to reconnect and schedule a decent catch up with mates and neighbours. Farmstrong ambassador Sam Whitelock has spent…
Getting More Whānau On Farm
Food and Fibre Youth Network chair Cheyenne Wilson (Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngati Awa) is keen to encourage more Māori into agriculture and is calling for fresh…
Farmstrong’s Live Well, Farm Well podcasts a hit
Farmstrong’s Live Well, Farm Well series of podcasts are proving to be a huge hit with listeners. The six podcasts, which are each about 10…
Good to get out
Getting busy farmers along to events can be a big ask, but after a year like no other, Farmstrong’s comedy shows in Omihi and Sheffield…
Grass Roots Connection
Craig Wiggins is a well-known rural voice thanks to several decades calling rodeos and jet-sprints, emceeing events and advocating on behalf of farmers. He’s also…
Keep The Connections Going
In late September, it’s mental health awareness week. After years of Covid-related disruption, the theme this year is reconnection. Farmstrong ambassador Sam Whitelock says staying…
Prioritising People
Award-winning Hawke’s Bay farmer Hugh Abbiss says a focus on people has driven the farm’s growth and success during some challenging times in recent years.…
Webinar for growers strikes chord
Farmstrong Ambassador Sam Whitelock’s insights about managing pressure struck a chord with Pukekohe vegetable growers during a recent webinar. Dean Langrell-Read (pictured), who is the…
How Farmstrong works
“I know through the work I do for Farmstrong, how important it is to keep talking and check on those who might have ‘dropped off…
Doing what matters for rural wellbeing
An online workshop supporting people in the rural community to navigate uncertainty and change is having a positive impact on its participants. Now in its… 
