Tag: Resilience
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…
Building Resilience on Farm
Otago high country farmer Jack Cocks has spent the past eleven years recovering from a life-threatening brain aneurysm. He has since given around 30 presentations,…
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…
Farmstrong Goes from Strength to Strength
Farmstrong continues to deliver impressive results for rural New Zealand. The wellbeing programme was set up by the Mental Health Foundation and FMG in 2015…
One stroke at a time
After a lifetime on the grass, Wairarapa farmer Jamie Strang decided to hit the water and row Cook Strait to raise funds for Farmstrong. Here’s…
Be Part of Jamie Strang’s Epic Journey to Support Farmstrong!
A remarkable 76 year-old Jamie Strang is a remarkable 76-year-old who’s taking on Cook Strait with a rowboat and a heart full of courage. A…
Getting Through Tough Times
Murray Elwood has navigated the ups and downs of the beekeeping industry for over 30 years. He chatted to Farmstrong about how he manages the…
Getting the balance right
A motocross accident nearly ended Gary Sunshine-Tervit’s farming career, but after a long period of recovery he won Otago/Southland dairy manager of the year in…
Rugby match raises funds for Farmstrong
Despite a few battered and bruised bodies, a charity rugby match held in Manawatu for over-40s was totally worth the pain. The men’s game between…
Webinar for beekeepers creates buzz
A webinar hosted by Farmstrong Ambassador Sam Whitelock for members of Apiculture NZ created quite the buzz. Feedback from members who attended was overwhelmingly positive,…
