It has been about 1,100 miles since my last blog and it’s been crazy. Farm Bureau has a relatively small staff and when someone new is hired, I always get […]
Worried You’re Heavy and Wide?
Get the skinny on IOH from Rob Richard… I will be the first to admit that Wisconsin’s Implements of Husbandry (IOH) law can be confusing. The last thing I want […]
Hemp…
Hemp. What do you think of when you see that word? Do you chuckle or roll your eyes? Is your inner voice saying, “Seriously?” After I was first asked to […]
The Third Time’s the Charm!
On March 1, Governor Walker put his signature on the third and possibly final bill in what has become the Implements of Husbandry (IOH) trilogy. For those of you who […]
Taking ‘Zero in Wisconsin’ to Heart
I never thought much about the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s ‘Zero in Wisconsin’ campaign, until now. Recent accidents involving tractors, and a personal incident from five years ago, have me […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Testifies in Support of a Long-term Transportation Funding Solution
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation supports a long-term solution for transportation funding. Rob Richard, Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Senior Director of Governmental Relations, testified on behalf of the organization’s members at […]
Governor Walker Signs Improvements to IOH Laws
Governor Scott Walker has signed a Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation-backed bill that makes changes to the state’s laws regarding the use of farm machinery on roadways. Senate Bill 448, authored […]
Volunteers for Agriculture® Endorse Rob Stafsholt for 29th Assembly
Rob Stafsholt of New Richmond has been endorsed by the Volunteers for Agriculture Committee for the 29th Assembly District. The VFA is the political action arm of the Wisconsin Farm […]
Volunteers for Agriculture® Endorse Loren Oldenburg for Assembly District 96
Loren Oldenburg of Viroqua has been endorsed by the Volunteers for Agriculture (VFA) Committee for the 96th Assembly District. VFA is the political action arm of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau […]
Volunteers for Agriculture® Endorse Rob Summerfield for 67th Assembly
Rob Summerfield of Bloomer has been endorsed by the Volunteers for Agriculture Committee for the 67th Assembly District. The VFA is the political action arm of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau […]
Volunteers for Agriculture® Endorse Tony Kurtz for Assembly District 50
Tony Kurtz of Wonewoc has been endorsed by the Volunteers for Agriculture (VFA) Committee for the 50th Assembly District. VFA is the political action arm of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau […]
Manure Piping Bill Signed Into Law
Governor Scott Walker has signed a Wisconsin Farm Bureau-backed bill that would give clear authority for local municipalities to permit the piping of liquid manure within a highway right-of-way. Senate […]
