Lynn Siekmann has been promoted to the role of Graphic Designer within the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s public relations division. Siekmann will become the primary designer of Rural Route, the […]
Farm Bureau Member Deanna Schlies Named 2015 Fairest of Fairs
The 2015 Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs, who was selected January 7, at the 92nd annual Wisconsin Association of Fairs Convention in Wisconsin Dells. A field of 39 talented contestants from […]
Matching Grants Available Through Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Program
The Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Program is accepting applications for matching grants that will be awarded to groups that promote agricultural literacy in K-12 schools. Ag in the Classroom […]
WFBF’s Year in Photos
Amy Eckelberg Promoted to Director of Communications
Amy Eckelberg has been promoted by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation to its Director of Communications. As a member of the WFBF’s public relations team, Eckelberg is responsible for social […]
Farm Bureau’s Take on ‘Cromnibus’ and Tax Extenders
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is pleased that Congress passed two pieces of legislation that are helpful for farmers before adjourning for the year. The Continuing Resolution (CR) and Omnibus […]
Tim and Danielle Clark Named to AFBF’s Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee
Tim and Danielle Clark of Beaver Dam have been appointed by the American Farm Bureau Federation to its Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee for the 2015-2017 term beginning in March. […]
New Members Appointed to Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist Committee
Three young agricultural leaders have been appointed to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist Committee. Jaclyn Pettis of Eau Claire County, Amanda Knoch of Marquette County and Carley […]
Farm Bureau Women Give One Million Pop Tabs to Ronald McDonald House Charities
The nine-member Wisconsin Farm Bureau Women’s Committee hosted a contest this year to collect pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. The competition that was held between the nine […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Delegates Set Policy for 2015
Delegates at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s 95th Annual Meeting in Wisconsin Dells established new policy directives for the organization on Monday, December 8. Farm Bureau delegates adopted the policies […]
Richard Stadelman Receives Farm Bureau’s “Distinguished Service to Agriculture” Award
Richard Stadelman was presented the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s “Distinguished Service to Agriculture” award during the organization’s 95th Annual Meeting in Wisconsin Dells on December 7. The Distinguished Service to […]
Jack Meffert Receives “Distinguished Service to Farm Bureau” Award
Dane County’s Jack Meffert has received the highest award the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation bestows upon its members. Meffert was presented the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s “Distinguished Service to Farm […]