The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation wants to make sure hunters and rural landowners are aware of Wisconsin’s trespass law for the upcoming deer hunting season. “Good communications between hunters and […]
Undefeated
Being the only girl in the house is sometimes pretty hard. I used to think that I should just do all the laundry, dishes and sweep the floor by myself. […]
Blessed Despite a Sand Bath
I was driving back to River Falls from my milking job one evening feeling quite irritated. A cow decided she wanted to have a dance party in her stall and […]
Do You Want to Build a Snowman?
From reading my blogs you know I have boys, there is only one girl in the family and that is me. These boys are 100 percent farm raised boys, they […]
State’s Farming Organizations Blast Campaign Ad Against Governor Walker
In light of a recent campaign ad attacking Governor Walker’s record on agricultural issues, the Volunteers for Agriculture – the political arm of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, the Dairy […]
Emerging Ag Leaders Selected for Farm Bureau Institute
Fifteen emerging agricultural leaders have been selected to participate in the Farm Bureau Institute. The year-long leadership training program’s mission is to develop strong and effective agricultural leaders. “Today’s farmers […]
Meats Send Food Prices Rising
Smaller herds, tight supplies and high international demand for meat and dairy have sent retail food prices rising at Wisconsin supermarkets according to the latest Wisconsin Farm Bureau Marketbasket Survey. […]
Finalists Named in Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award® Program
Sand County Foundation and Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation are proud to announce the finalists for the prestigious Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award®, which honors Wisconsin landowner achievement in voluntary stewardship and […]
How in the Heck Did You End Up Here?
This summer I interned with a cooperative’s agronomy department in western Wisconsin. I always looked forward to farm calls; however, when the growers found out I didn’t grow up on […]
State Discussion Meet Contestants Announced
The Discussion Meet contest gives young members a chance to demonstrate their speaking skills on agricultural-related topics. Contestants are judged on their problem-solving skills as they discuss timely topics with […]
My (Every Other) Thursday Surprise
I anticipate every other Thursday. The dog begins to bark. A red truck pulls into my driveway. A young man gets out and totes a small box into my kitchen. […]
Meet: John Piechowski
You could say honey runs through John Piechowski’s veins. As an owner of Henry’s Honey, the Waushara County Farm Bureau member is one of Wisconsin’s few full-time beekeepers. Henry’s Honey […]