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Getting through tough times
Extreme weather has left many farmers and growers with major clean-up and repair work ahead. Farmstrong ambassador Sam Whitelock shares some insights about getting through…
Enjoying the here and now
A sense of purpose and having a positive impact on the people around them has been the key to farming fulfillment for Dylan and Sheree…
Koru Cabin connects rural communities
A mobile cabin, named the Koru Cabin, is getting out and about in the local Tararua District to help rural communities access resources and support…
Dealing with stress and uncertainty
Whether it’s extreme weather events or changing regulations, dealing with uncertainty is a constant for many farmers and growers. Here are Farmstrong Ambassador Sam Whitelock’s…
Good listening skills easy to learn
Being a good listener doesn’t always come naturally but it’s a skill that can be easily learnt, says Bay of Plenty dairy farmer Paul Walker.…
Going with the flow
Farm-raised Haley Pugh helped run a thriving chiropractic business in Hokitika, until cancer turned her life on its head. Farmstrong asked her to share what…
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…
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…
Online chat with Sam Whitelock – New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers
In this online chat with Sam Whitelock in partnership with New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers, Sam talks through why he became Farmstrong’s ambassador and shares tips…
Taking Off The Blinkers
Paul Walker runs a 300-cow, 90-hectare dairy farm in Pongakawa, just south of Te Puke, in the Bay of Plenty. He discusses the difference Farmstrong…
Sam stars in Farmstrong webinars
Farmstrong Ambassador Sam Whitelock recently jumped online to share his thoughts about how to manage stress and pressure in two, popular webinars for farmers and…
Research shows Farmstrong having positive impact
When Waikato dairy farmer George Cawte was growing up, there wasn’t much talk in his rural community about wellbeing or the importance of looking after…