WFBF Extremely Pleased With Ruling in Cranberry Case
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau is extremely happy with the outcome of a long court battle involving a Sawyer County cranberry grower who was sued by neighboring out-of-state lake property owners who objected to his farming practices and challenged the state’s Right to Farm Law.

Volunteers for Agriculture Makes First Candidate Endorsements in 2008
Endorsement of Keith Ripp of Lodi in the primary and general election for the 47th Assembly District.
Endorsement of Ed Brooks of Reedsburg in the primary and general election for the 50th Assembly District.

Take Action and Attend Your County Annual Meeting
Farm Bureau members decide policies and resolutions that guide Farm Bureau's future. Make your voice heard by attending the meeting in your county. Click this link to download a pdf of all county meetings.

Farm Bureau Supports Senate Effort to Protect Small Farms
A letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture from 25 U.S. Senators, including Wisconsin Sens. Herb Kohl and Russ Feingold, points out that the USDA incorrectly interprets a new farm bill provision regarding the treatment of farms with limited base acres. Farm Bill Provision

Farm Bureau pleased with USDA's release of CRP land for grazing
Farmers in 40 counties can seek permission from FSA to graze on CRP land. Farm Bureau CRP

Singer Michael Martin Murphey Performing at 2008 Annual Meeting
Country singer Michael Martin Murphey will play at this year's meeting in December.
Click here to read the feature story
Click here to download 11 x 17 concert poster

Wisconsin Ag Open - 2008 11th Annual Golfing Fundraiser
Download the brochure for information and registration and get involved. Ag Open Brochure

Signup for Young Farmer Leadership Competitions
Young farmers can compete in the discussion meet and achievement awards to improve their leadership qualities, be recognized for their abilities, and get valuable rewards..
2008 Discussion Meet guide and application [doc] [pdf]
2008 Excellence in Agriculture guide and application [doc] [pdf]
2008 Achievement Award application [doc]

Planning on Your Farm - Useful Resources for Farmers
Download the following complimentary forms for use on your farm. the forms include a farm emergency template for emergency preparation, an employee handbook you can tailor to your farm and give to your employees and a farm safety handbook to help avoid injuries and losses. All three documents are available below in Word format.
EMERGENCY PLAN TEMPLATE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK FARM SAFETY HANDBOOK

Enroll in Class III of the Farm Bureau Institute for 2009
The Farm Bureau Institute is a year-long leadership training program tor
develop future leaders for the organization and for agriculture. The Farm
Bureau Institute is open to voting Farm Bureau members 18 years old and older.

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