It’s well past National Agriculture Day and the first day of spring. With Earth Day, April 22, fast approaching, gardening is front and center in my mind. I got the […]
Are You #WIAGPROUD?
National Ag Day on March 25 an Opportunity to Share The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is encouraging all farmers and agriculturists to share what they do and why they do […]
Norman Borlaug: Iowa Farm Boy Feeds the World
I love reading biographies. History is much more understandable for me when told from a personal perspective. I read an occasional fiction book, but I much prefer real life stories. […]
Meet: Marcia Fenner, Sheboygan County
Marcia is the Sheboygan County Farm Bureau Women’s committee chair and the “Classroom on the Farm” coordinator. In other organizations her leadership roles include being on her church council, a […]
Meet: Monica Krings, Pierce County
A “Farm Girl” at heart, Monica Krings has enjoyed being involved in Farm Bureau. From Ag in the Classroom to beef promotions and from attending district and state women’s events […]
Outstanding. Young. Farmers.
I recently had the opportunity to spend a weekend with 13 young farmers. Kudos to all of them for their progress thus far in their agricultural careers! I was blown […]
Meet: The Roden Family
Farm Bureau’s strength comes from families who are heavily involved in the organization. Families like the Rodens. From grandma winning Farm Bureau Woman of the Year in 1981 to Patti […]
Meet: LaClare Farms
What began with a couple goats and a dream for one Farm Bureau family has morphed into a one-of-a-kind farmstead culinary experience. “We’ve been on this journey for 30 years,” […]
Meet: Dick and Kim Cates
Sand County Foundation and Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation are proud to announce Cates Family Farm is the recipient of the prestigious Leopold Conservation Award, which honors Wisconsin landowner achievement in […]
How Often Do We Feel Better After Helping Someone Else?
Recently, our 18-month-old daughter Elliot Rose began crying in her crib. Then we heard her doll crying. Soon there was complete silence. Upon walking into the room, Elliot was cradling […]
Meet: Cheri Klussendorf, Taylor County
Tell us about your county Farm Bureau experiences: I have been on the county Farm Bureau board for six years. I started as the Young Farmer and Agriculturist chair and […]
Meet: Jackie Miller, Lafayette County
Jackie got her start in Farm Bureau when she and her husband attended a district YFA event. At first, she was hesitant to head to the restaurant because she wasn’t sure […]