Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – OPERATIONS Reports To: Executive Director of Operations Responsibilities: Provide general administrative work for the Executive Director of Operations. Assist with WFBF Annual Meeting as required. Assist […]
Jill Bennwitz Promoted to Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Executive Assistant
Jill Bennwitz has been promoted to Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Executive Assistant. Bennwitz will bring 35 years of work experience to her new role between the Madison-based Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation […]
When Your Valentine is a Farmer: Part Two
Well, Valentine’s Day is around the corner once again. A lot has changed since I published last year’s prequel to this post, “When Your Valentine is a Farmer”. My farmer, […]
Take a Bite, But Not More Than You Can Chew
My mama always said “pick your battles, and win the war”. I never really understood what she meant when I was younger. However, I have learned as my children get […]
Jim Holte Reelected to American Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte has been reelected to the American Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors. Holte’s election to a two-year term was made by delegates at […]
Legislation Gives Large Farm Machinery Extra Room on Roundabouts
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is supporting legislation that will allow large farm machinery to safely navigate roundabouts. Senate Bill 379 and Assembly Bill 451 will allow large vehicles within […]
Nominate a Top Rural Development Initiative Today
Wisconsin Rural Partners Inc. is now accepting nominations to recognize 2016 Top Rural Development Initiatives. “Rural Wisconsin people are hard working and persistent,” said WRP executive director Rick Rolfsmeyer. “Moreover, […]
Survey Aims to Collect Farmer Feedback on USDA Programs
A new online survey launched by the American Farm Bureau Federation will collect feedback from farmers and ranchers about their experiences with 10 Agriculture Department programs housed in three agencies. […]
Jim Holte Reelected President of Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
Jim Holte has been reelected to a fourth one-year term as the president of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation and Rural Mutual Insurance Company. Holte raises beef cattle and grows […]
Stand Up to the Bully
My grandpa, a lifelong dairy farmer, was one of those strong and silent types, yet, he struggled deeply with anxiety. My dad often recalled many a time where Grandpa, a […]
Win free tractor rollbar at WFBF annual meeting
Tractor overturns are the leading cause of farm-related deaths. That’s why it’s so important that each tractor have a rollover protective structure (ROPS). The National Farm Medicine Center will give […]
Lomira Educator Recognized for Agricultural Literacy Work
Kayla Adamson, a second grade teacher at Lomira Elementary School in Dodge County, is the recipient of the Outstanding Teacher Award from the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom […]