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Connecting with Farmstrong at field days
Farmstrong Supporter Bob Wood may be 78, but that didn’t stop the Northland local from rolling up his sleeves and lending the initiative a helping…
Sharing the Farmstrong message
Talking about your own personal wellbeing journey to a roomful of strangers may seem like a daunting prospect to a lot of people, but not…
Look after yourself
Over 140 people attended the recent ‘Harvesting Health’ event in Rangiora Canterbury. North Canterbury Rural Support Trust hosted the evening with support from Farmstrong, Mainpower,…
Playing The Long Game
Maungatapere kiwifruit grower Mike Crum has spent a lifetime in the industry. Here’s what he’s learnt about navigating its ups and downs. Tell us…
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…
Tee-rific charity golf day fundraiser
An annual charity golf tournament held at Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary in Taupō has raised an incredible $75,000 for Farmstrong. The tournament was hosted this…
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…
Sam Whitelock on managing negative thoughts
In this video Sam Whitelock talks about managing negative thoughts. “Negative thoughts are normal and it doesn’t matter that you have them, it’s how you… 
