A year ago, I shared what I knew sustainability to be. I reminisced about my father rotationally grazing his dairy cattle and using a nutrient management plan more than two […]
WFBF Announces Sustainability Statement and Resources for Farmers
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is proud to announce an organization-wide sustainability statement and additional resources for farmers. The statement was created by a small group of Farm Bureau members that […]
Wisconsin Potato Growers: Innovators in Sustainability
Central Wisconsin is the prime growing region for Wisconsin potatoes and vegetables; it has it all–pristine landscapes, great outdoor activities, and valuable farmland. Thankfully, due to the innovative work of […]
A Seat at the Table for Sustainability Conversations
Does it seem like everyone is talking about sustainability? They are. We are at a pivotal moment in agriculture to adopt new practices and management styles to maintain and expand […]
The Farmer’s Guide to Sustainability: Popular Buzzwords and How To Use Them
Are you sick of hearing the word ‘sustainability’ yet? It seems like everywhere you go has its own twist on the term – especially when it comes to food. Restaurant […]
Sustainability Initiatives
WFBF Sustainability Mission Statement “At Wisconsin Farm Bureau, we all have a responsibility to make a positive impact to protect our natural resources and preserve our livelihood and communities to […]
Sustainability and New Year’s Resolutions
How are your New Year’s resolutions coming along? We are officially one week into the new year, are you committed to the goals you’ve set for yourself this year? […]
Sustainability in Ag Careers: Agriculture Educator
Agriculture-related careers represent 11% of Wisconsin’s workforce – that’s nearly 1 in 9 Wisconsin jobs involved in agriculture. Sustainability matters from the farmer’s gate to the consumer’s plate. Each step […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Launches Statewide Sustainability Series
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is excited to invite farmers and agriculturists to attend “Leaders of the Land: A State Sustainability Series”. This series of nine tours will take place across […]
Sustainability in Ag Careers: Advisory Specialist
Agriculture-related careers represent 11% of Wisconsin’s workforce – that’s nearly 1 in 9 Wisconsin jobs involved in agriculture. Sustainability matters from the farmer’s gate to the consumer’s plate. Each step […]
Technology Drives Sustainability
The motto “Farming for the Future” and term “sustainability” go hand-in-hand. At Heartland Farms, owners Jeremie and Alicia Pavelski are living out that motto with a commitment to energy efficiency […]
Sustainability in Ag Careers: Crop Consultant
Agriculture-related careers represent 11% of Wisconsin’s workforce – that’s nearly 1 in 9 Wisconsin jobs involved in agriculture. Sustainability matters from the farmer’s gate to the consumer’s plate. Each step […]