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Quiz nights a hit for northern farmers

Northland farmer Douglas Conn can now add ‘quiz night’ to the list of things he does to get off the farm and have a break. …

How to deal with disappointment

Farmstrong ambassador Sam Whitelock knows a thing or two about dealing with disappointment, especially on the rugby field. He has a few strategies he uses …

Farmer to farmer videos with Cheyenne and Tangaroa

Farming is in Southlander Cheyenne Wilson’s blood. In a new video Cheyenne talks about farming, its challenges and how she looks after herself. Brought up …

Ka-ching! Investing in your Wellbeing Bank Account

Comparing your wellbeing to a bank account that has investments and withdrawals is a really helpful way to think about your mental and physical health, …

A video series – prevention and recovery from common on-farm injuries.

Farmstrong has teamed up with VetSouth to produce a video series on prevention and recovery from common on-farm injuries. Winton physiotherapist Dennis Kelly and local …

The wellbeing bank account

Wellbeing simply means that you feel pretty happy about how life is going, that life is good! Hugh Norriss, Farmstrong’s wellbeing advisor shares some top …

Oxman fundraiser for Farmstrong

Entrants into the Oxman triathalon in Canterbury this December are raising funds for rural wellbeing initiative Farmstrong. The event has another rural theme – it’s …

How to keep Farmstrong

Farmstrong is a nationwide, rural wellbeing initiative that helps farmers and their families cope with the ups and downs of farming. Over the last four …