Tag: wellbeing
The Power of a Shared Story
The results of Farmstrong’s latest annual monitor survey are really encouraging. Last year, 15,500 farmers and growers increased their wellbeing thanks to the programme. A…
Baring All For Mental Health
Apple orchardist Hamish Rush was one of a dozen Nelson growers who bared all for the ‘Horti Boys’ calendar to raise awareness about mental health.…
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 Scotland making a difference
Launched just over a year ago, Farmstrong Scotland is making a difference in Scotland helping farmers to look after their wellbeing and normalise conversations about…
Fresh In Your Ears
A podcast series focusing on rural women’s mental health hits the air in September. Farmstrong spoke to one of the hosts Emily Walker. Whereabouts are…
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…
Farm Source Opotiki puts on comedy show for farmers
What do you get when you cross a comedy show with a whole lot of farmers? A fun night off the farm, community connection and…
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.…
Sam Whitelock beams in from France
Members of the Farmstrong Supporters’ Network were given a treat last month when Farmstrong Ambassador Sam Whitelock beamed in from his new base in France…
Feeling farm strong at Field Days
Southland dairy farmer Gary Sunshine-Tervit was absolutely stoked to give Farmstrong a helping hand at this year’s Southland Field Days, which was held in Waimumu…
