February 18 marked Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, a 40 day season where Catholics fast on holy days such as Ash Wednesday, Fridays when meat is avoided, during Holy […]
Collegiate Farm Bureau at UWRF to Host Ag Day on Campus
The UW-River Falls Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter will host the third annual Ag Day on Campus on April 21 to promote Wisconsin agriculture. With interactive events taking place all day, […]
Wisconsin Events Announced for National Ag Day
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is encouraging the agriculture community to celebrate National Ag Day on March 18 with two planned activities. #WIAgProud Campaign Wisconsin Farm Bureau is bringing back […]
Momma of Many
My husband and I have five children. Yes, you read that correctly. Five children, who are all girls, eight and under. When I tell people this I usually get a […]
Farmers Call on Capitol Hill to Address Agriculture’s Needs
Nearly 500 Farm Bureau members from across America are visiting policymakers on Capitol Hill this week to discuss the most pressing issues facing agriculture. Representing Wisconsin agriculture is Wisconsin Farm […]
For the Love of Dairy
Like marriage and parenting, dairy farming takes a lot of heart. My husband, Randy, and I have worked together at all three for many years. Loving family was easy from […]
Three Reasons to Get Involved in Farm Bureau
As 2014 has come and gone, along with many resolutions for the new year, we look back at 2014 as another memory to our growing tenure with the Wisconsin Farm […]
When Your Valentine is a Farmer
With Valentine’s Day rapidly approaching, I decided I would write a lovey-dovey blog post. For close to a year now I have been dating a dairy farmer. That being said, […]
From Farmer to Producer, Back to Farmer
Farmers and agriculturists use terms to describe themselves that hurt ag’s image to its customers. There are two commonly used words that fail to conjure images that will win the […]
Ag News Editor Leaves Legacy of Integrity, Tenacity and Professionalism as She Retires
“I first met Joan while attending a DATCP Board meeting. She had a calm sense of professionalism combined with a friendly personality. I have always respected her ability to serve […]
Once Again, Picking on Tobacco Seems Like Low-Hanging Fruit
I come from a town where tobacco was once king. That leafy crop made its way from farm fields and sheds to the downtown’s dozens of brick warehouses where it […]
Jim Holte Elected to American Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte has been elected to the American Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors. Holte’s election to a one-year term was made by delegates at […]