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…
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.
Farmstrong’s Live Well, Farm Well podcasts a hit Farmstrong’s Live Well, Farm Well series of podcasts are proving to be a huge hit with listeners. The six podcasts, which are each about 10…
Good to get out Getting busy farmers along to events can be a big ask, but after a year like no other, Farmstrong’s comedy shows in Omihi and Sheffield…
Prioritising People Award-winning Hawke’s Bay farmer Hugh Abbiss says a focus on people has driven the farm’s growth and success during some challenging times in recent years.…