The Real Risk in Farming? Your Back, Your Mind, Your Recovery
The biggest risk in farming isn’t a flood or a price drop.
It’s the back that won’t bend.
The mind that won’t stop racing.
The body that won’t bounce back.
And we’ve all seen it happen - good blokes who could once outwork anyone now limping through the week, stuck in the breakdown lane.
The Human Cost of “Push Through” Culture
WorkSafe NZ reports that over 30% of all work-related harm in our industries comes from musculoskeletal strain.
That’s not because folks are weak.
It’s because no one gave them a system to recover as hard as they work.
Meanwhile, in this year’s Farmers Weekly, the message is clear:
Succession is stalling.
Burnout is building.
Resilience isn’t a nice-to-have, it’s a lifeline.
The Strength That Actually Works
Future Fit trains capacity, not just muscle.
Our program helps rural folk:
Sleep better
Recover faster
Stay calm under pressure
Show up with clarity and energy for family, crew, and future plans
This isn’t about slowing down.
It’s about making sure you can go the distance, physically, mentally, and generationally.
If the recovery’s not happening, the risk is rising.
Let’s talk: www.eventreadybodies.co.nz/lets-talk