As a farmer myself, I know nothing is more important than the ability to get a safe, abundant food supply to our customers. During the last year, we have experienced […]
Farmers and Motorists Should Work Together to Keep Roadways Safe
Spring is here, which means one thing for farmers: It’s time to hit the fields. Road travel with agricultural implements is an increased hazard, and often a dreaded part of […]
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 […]
Farmers: Check Runoff Risk Prior to Spreading Manure
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is urging farmers to plan ahead to reduce the risk of manure runoff incidents. The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has an online resource […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Submits Testimony Supporting Wolf Hunting Season
On Wednesday, January 13, Wisconsin Farm Bureau submitted testimony in support of a state wolf hunting season during a joint Wisconsin Senate and Assembly Sporting Heritage Committee hearing. “The wolf […]
Volunteers for Agriculture® Announce Legislative Endorsements
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s political action arm, the Volunteers for Agriculture® Committee, has announced its endorsements of candidates in State Assembly and Senate races in the November 3 general election. […]
Mental Health Issues in Rural WI: An Insider Perspective on What Can Happen When Things Go Awry
While I do not typically start my day like the average farmer, I also do not always end my day like the typical mental health provider either. During the week, […]
How to Cope with Change Amidst a Global Pandemic
Oxford University Press (2020) defines connection as: a relationship in which a person, thing or idea is linked or associated with something else. I have heard this word used so […]
Fighting for Farmers
I have a strong admiration for all of our essential workers. I realize this list is long but the people who keep this country going really are heroes. Obviously, I […]
Three Ways to Support Wisconsin Farmers Right Now
Many of us are aware that agriculture is being severely impacted by challenges related to COVID-19, but we are often left wondering, “what can I do to help?”. The good […]
Fund Established to Help Wisconsinites
Rural Mutual Insurance Company and Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation have established the Wisconsin Food and Farm Support Fund to raise money for established non-profits that can help Wisconsinites during the […]
Resources to Help Shoppers Understand Challenges During COVID-19
As COVID-19 spreads across the country, and as leaders enact different levels of restrictions, farmers are facing challenging times and consumers are doing their best to understand. It’s difficult to […]