Wisconsin Farm Bureau Members on the Frontlines of Conservation There’s no doubt that Wisconsin Farm Bureau members make things happen. Whether serving on committees, executing an event or advocating for […]
Close to the Heart: Brad Olson passionate about representing Wisconsin’s rural voice
A heart for the voice of Wisconsin farmers and a drive for positive change are intrinsically laced in Brad Olson’s mindset. Born and raised on his family’s farm near Frederic, […]
The Ness Family: Growing Joy Within Their Family, Community and Land
Nestled between lush Christmas tree rows, a spring-fed pond and the Milwaukee River, you’ll come across a rustic white barn with a sign that reads Sandhill Tree Farm. A farm […]
Riemer Family Finds their Niche with Sheep
Located within 20 miles of downtown Milwaukee, you’d never know the serenity of the Riemer family’s farm unless you pull in the driveway. The first view you get is the […]
5 Minutes with Crawford County’s Kaitlyn Riley
Tell us a little about yourself. My passion for agriculture started on my family’s 70-cow registered Jersey farm near Gays Mills. Wanting to share the story of food, fuel and […]
Table Talk with Steve Mueller
Building Relationships From making connections in your community to gaining knowledge of where food comes from, to boosting local commerce, the benefits of buying locally are endless. Relationships are important […]
A Guide to Engaging Gen Z
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation recently joined the Center for Food Integrity (CFI) whose mission is to help today’s food system build consumer trust. As CFI members, WFBF has access to […]
Ramping Up for Recess
August Recess is here in Washington. While the halls of Congress are quiet as members clear out until September, this is a busy time for them to be visiting their […]
Challenges Abroad Give Perspective
Imagine not having enough people to help care for livestock or crops. Or not being able to get parts for a tractor or fertilizer for fields. When the crop is […]
From Farm to School: Tri-County teacher receives National Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture Award
As soon as school is out for the summer, you can find Jessica Rettler tending to the vegetable fields on her family’s farm, attending her kids’ various summer activities and […]
Spotlight on YFA – Casey and Morgan Lobdell
Casey and Morgan Lobdell, District 3 WFBF YFA Committee Representatives – Farm Bureau members since 2017 Why do you value your Farm Bureau membership? We value the people that we […]
5 Minutes with Polk Burnett’s Isaac Christenson
Tell us a little about yourself. Born and raised in Amery and still live in my hometown. I attended UW-River Falls for agricultural business and agricultural marketing communications. I work […]