Summer yarns: ‘Dairy farming saved my life’ | Bonus episode

Welcome to the first of our Talking Dairy summer yarns. In this bonus episode, we revisit a moment from the inspiring story of Emma Walton, a young contract milker from Waikato. Hear how dairy farming not only saved her life but also gave her purpose and strength. Emma shares her top strategies for coping with stress and why she thinks farming is more than just a job.

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Rural Support Trust - help and support for rural NZ

https://www.rural-support.org.nz/

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Farmstrong website - a nationwide wellbeing programme for the rural community

https://farmstrong.co.nz/

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1737 website - support from a trained counsellor

https://1737.org.nz/

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Lifeline - confidential support from highly trained staff and volunteers

https://www.lifeline.org.nz/

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Youthline - an organisation that supports young people throughout Aotearoa New Zealand

https://youthline.co.nz/

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Samaritans - a 24/7 crisis help line

http://samaritans.org.nz/

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Summer yarns: ‘Dairy farming saved my life’ | Bonus episode

Additional links

Rural Support Trust - help and support for rural NZ

Farmstrong website - a nationwide wellbeing programme for the rural community

1737 website - support from a trained counsellor

Lifeline - confidential support from highly trained staff and volunteers

Youthline - an organisation that supports young people throughout Aotearoa New Zealand

Samaritans - a 24/7 crisis help line

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