Tag: positivity
Leaning Forward
Wairarapa farmer James Bruce combines running a busy sheep farm with horse breaking and rugby coaching. This is how he makes it all work. How’s…
Farmstrong launches tales and tools for getting through tough times
The stories of farmers impacted by severe weather events in 2023 have been captured by Farmstrong in a bid to give others in the primary…
Farmstrong launches new set of resources
Farmstrong is excited to announce the launch of its free Getting Through resources focussing on how farmers and growers impacted by the devastating cyclones and…
Getting Through Winter
It was four degrees and raining. What better setting for a chat about ‘the winter slog’? Farmstrong ambassador Sam Whitelock and dairy farmer Paul Walker…
Marlborough wineries make wellbeing a priority
Wine Marlborough recently teamed up with Farmstrong to run their second Wine Industry Wellness Week. Here’s how it went. The Marlborough Industry Wellness Week, which…
The Fine Art Of Farming
Cranberry business owner and artist Kate Buckley is helping West Coast farmers and growers get off farm and get creative. Tell us about your background.…
New rural women’s group a hit
A new rural women’s group that meets for dinner dates has proven to be a massive hit among south Marlborough locals. The AFK Rural Ladies…
Farmstrong Supporters’ Network meeting
The inaugural Farmstrong Supporters Network meeting was held in November, bringing together like-minded farmers with a passion for helping others. Farmstrong invited 16 farmers from…
Farmstrong’s Live Well Farm Well Podcasts
What does it take to get through a challenging time on farm or orchard? Check out Farmstrong’s popular ‘Live Well, Farm Well’ podcasts hosted by…
Big Picture Thinking
Laura Koot runs an agritourism business and is a driving force behind the Fairlight Foundation which trains women farmers. She’s also raising a family. Farmstrong…
