Dealing with stress and uncertainty

Whether it’s the weather, border restrictions or changing regulations, dealing with uncertainty is a constant for many farmers and growers. Here are Farmstrong Ambassador Sam …

Talking it through

The restorative power of a chat over a cuppa was evident when Farmstrong Ambassador Sam Whitelock visited hail-affected growers in Motueka and Riwaka recently. A …

Sam Whitelock on listening well

In this video Sam Whitelock talks about how to be a good listener. “The hardest thing for myself is to stop, not give any advice, …

Sam on listening and his wellbeing

Farmstrong ambassador Sam Whitelock has shared insightful thoughts and handy tips to help farmers with their wellbeing in two brand new videos. The short videos …

A chat with Sam

Just like the rest of us, lockdown has brought big changes to Sam Whitelock’s life. After a hectic trip home from Japan, the family are …

Episode Two – Farmstrong chats with Sam Whitelock

Farmstrong Chats with Sam Whitelock – Staying Connected Farmstrong has gone online to catch up with our ambassador Sam Whitelock. In the second of a …

Be a great listener

The power of listening Farmers have a positive reputation for being practical, good at cutting through the bullshit and problem-solving. Sometimes however when someone is …

Good listening skills make all the difference

There is no single one formula on the best way to help when someone is struggling, but there are some approaches that will work for …