The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Krentz: “For many years our meat processors have struggled with attracting a sustainable workforce. Wisconsin Farm Bureau […]
Erin Tomasik Joins Wisconsin Farm Bureau Staff
Erin Tomasik has been hired as the administrative assistant for Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Governmental Relations department. Tomasik will provide daily support and assistance to the governmental relations team. She […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Statement on USMCA Panel Decision
The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Krentz: “The U.S. has signed trade agreements in the past to only see those agreements be whittled […]
Ag Day at the Capitol Set For January 26
Ag Day at the Capitol will be held Jan. 26 at the Monona Terrace in Madison. This event is the largest gathering of farmers from across the state representing a […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Seeks Coordinator For Ag in the Classroom Program
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is seeking applicants for the position of Ag in the Classroom Coordinator. Duties include developing and maintaining a strong base of materials and resources for K-12 […]
Ripp Joins Wisconsin Farm Bureau Staff, Gefvert Takes New Role
Keith Ripp has been hired as the Executive Director of Governmental Relations for Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. Ripp brings with him nine years of experience as a state legislator and […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau, Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative and Dairy Business Association Host Congressman Thompson
On July 13, Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA) visited Wisconsin. Congressman Thompson is the ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative and […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Supports Dairy Legislation
Wisconsin Farm Bureau supports the bipartisan Dairy Pricing and Policy Commission Act introduced by Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today. This bill would establish a commission to […]
Sonnentag, Viney Have New Responsibilities on Wisconsin Farm Bureau Team
Two members of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation staff team have new responsibilities. Sonnentag Named Director of Media Relations and Outreach Cassie Sonnentag has been named WFBF’s Director of Media […]
Program Gives Dairy Farmers Easier Access to Technology for Stanchion and Tie Stall Milking
The DeLaval and AgrAbility of Wisconsin Assistance Program connects AgrAbility clients with DeLaval dealers and offers a discount on solutions that make milking in stanchion and tie stall barns more […]
Export Initiative will Help Farmers, Agribusinesses and Rural Communities
Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Kevin Krentz spoke at a press conference today held at the state Capitol. He spoke in support of the agricultural export initiative proposed by Rep. Tony […]
USDA Steps Up Assistance to Farmers
This week, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is stepping up their assistance to farmers and producers. The new initiatives will combine new and existing programs under […]