Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Krentz released the following statement regarding Gov. Tony Evers’ announcement of additional funding for Wisconsin farmers. “As farmers continue to work through challenges from […]
Teacher Mini-Grants Available for Ag Literacy Projects
Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom program is offering mini-grants of up to $100 to fund projects that promote agricultural literacy. Grants can be used for innovative lessons, activities, […]
Applicants Sought for Outstanding Teacher Award
Do you know an educator that does a great job incorporating agriculture into their classroom? If so, encourage them to fill out an application for Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Ag in […]
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 […]
The Challenge to “Meat” Demand
“Hi! I’d like to book an appointment for three cattle at the end of August.” “I’m sorry. Our appointments are filled through the end of the year, and we won’t […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Statement on Former WFBF President Dan Poulson
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Krentz released this statement regarding the announcement of former WFBF President Howard ‘Dan’ Poulson’s death: “Dan was a strong leader who left a lasting […]
Tax Change Could Be Detrimental to Wisconsin Farms
During the 2020 presidential campaign, President Joe Biden suggested ending the stepped-up basis as a way to pay for his infrastructure plan. As a dairy farmer and someone who represents […]
A Busy Week Working for WFBF Members
This week I was able to visit Washington, D.C., for a variety of meetings. The main purpose of my visit was to attend the American Farm Bureau Council of Presidents […]
Whalen Hired as District 4 Coordinator
Kevin Whalen has been hired as WFBF’s District 4 Coordinator in west-central Wisconsin. “I have been lucky to work with many great teams on the state and local levels in […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Attends Biden Speech in La Crosse
Today, Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Kevin Krentz was invited to attend President Joe Biden’s speech in La Crosse. “I am pleased that I could represent Wisconsin Farm Bureau at President […]
Survey Shows Summer Cookout Costs Rise
According to the latest informal Wisconsin Farm Bureau Marketbasket survey, the total cost of 14 food items used to host a summer cookout for 10 totaled $60.35. “Consumers have grown […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Applauds Truth-in-Labeling Votes
Wisconsin Farm Bureau commends the state Assembly’s passage of Assembly Bills 73, 74 and 75 today. Along with 12 other state agricultural organizations, WFBF submitted a letter to members of […]