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…
Live Well, Farm Well Podcast – Slade McDonald The Country’s Rowena Duncum talks to Slade McDonald, who in just 24 years has dealt with more challenges than most people do in a lifetime.…
Live Well, Farm Well Podcast – Troy Hall The Country’s Rowena Duncum talks to Troy Hall – an inspirational horticulturalist who turned his life around, only to be electrocuted. Twice. The first shock…
Kane Brisco on managing negative thoughts In this video Kane Brisco talk about how he manages negative thoughts. ” The biggest thing is actively practicing having a positive mindset and catching…
New Farmstrong challenge a big help They say timing is everything and, in the case of the inaugural Be Farmstrong Challenge, it couldn’t have been better for the cyclone-ravaged East Coast…
Getting back on the horse Te Anau scrubcutter Slade MacDonald’s had his fair share of challenges in life. Now he’s using that experience to help others doing it tough in…
Always a way through The disruption and distress caused by Cyclone Gabrielle has been a stark reminder of just how tough farming and growing can be and the importance…
Sam Whitelock on performing under pressure In this video Sam Whitelock talks about how he performs under pressure. “The biggest thing I have learnt is how you talk to yourself. Is…
Sam Whitelocks chats with Kane Brisco – Mindsets ‘Dealing with Challenges’ In this video Sam Whitelock chats with Taranaki dairy farmer Kane Brisco about how they both deal with challenges.
Clinical psychologist Sarah Donaldson on managing stress Clinical psychologist Sarah Donaldson explains what stress is, the effect it can have on body and mind and offers practical advice on how to manage…