OnFarm - Scottish rural stories
Anna and Willie chat with Farmstrong's Sarah Stephen
Published: 26 January 2026 at 01:00 Europe/London
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Farmstrong Scotland is a brilliant wellbeing programme for farmers and crofters, sharing peer-to-peer tips and advice.
Their excellent podcast is called 'Blether Together with Farmstrong Scotland'.
Each month, farmers and crofters share stories with host Sarah Stephen, and reflect on what they do to support their own wellbeing.
Sarah's most recent guests (January 2026) were none other than OnFARM's Anna and her husband, arable farmer Willie Thomson.
In this episode, we've got their conversation in full. You can hear:
- how Anna and Willie juggle farming, family and other commitments - and occasionally manage a holiday here and there
- how the recent onset of arthritis has prompted Willie to reconsider his priorities - and has brought a fresh approach to work-life balance
- the importance in their household of a properly-made bed!
Once you've listened, please subscribe to Farmstrong's podcast alongside OnFARM, so that new episodes pop up on your device when they are published.
If you're online, you can also check out Farmstrong Scotland’s How’s It Going? tool. Answer eight simple questions and get access to resources tailored to support you.
