Stress affects us all. Maybe you are coping with a difficult relationship, having a hard time managing finances or trying to home school your kids while farming or working off […]
Policy Development: A Time to Share Your Voice
Many districts and counties have their policy development meetings throughout the summer. As a grassroots membership organization, the policy initiatives that direct the work of Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation and […]
How to Host a ‘Meet Your Local Farmer’ Event
When my husband Larry and I, along with four of our five adult children, were designing LaClare Family Creamery located in Malone, the consumer was the main focus. Today’s consumer […]
Connect, Collaborate, Celebrate: Members on the Frontlines of Conservation
There’s no doubt that Wisconsin Farm Bureau members make things happen. Whether serving on committees, executing an event or advocating for policy, in the hands of a WFBF member, things […]
Close to the Heart: Brad Olson passionate about representing Wisconsin’s rural voice
A heart for the voice of Wisconsin farmers and a drive for positive change are intrinsically laced in the mindset of Brad Olson. Born and raised on his family’s farm […]
The Ness Family: Growing Joy Within Their Family, Community and Land
Nestled between lush Christmas tree rows, a spring-fed pond and the Milwaukee River, you’ll come across a rustic white barn with a sign that reads Sandhill Tree Farm. A farm […]
Riemer Family Finds their Niche with Sheep
Located within 20 miles of downtown Milwaukee, you’d never know the serenity of the Riemer family’s farm unless you pull in the driveway. The first view you get is the […]
A Guide to Engaging Gen Z
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation recently joined the Center for Food Integrity (CFI) whose mission is to help today’s food system build consumer trust. As CFI members, WFBF has access to […]
Ramping Up for Recess
August Recess is here in Washington. While the halls of Congress are quiet as members clear out until September, this is a busy time for them to be visiting their […]
From Farm to School: Tri-County teacher receives National Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture Award
As soon as school is out for the summer, you can find Jessica Rettler tending to the vegetable fields on her family’s farm, attending her kids’ various summer activities and […]
5 Minutes with Polk Burnett’s Isaac Christenson
Tell us a little about yourself. Born and raised in Amery and still live in my hometown. I attended UW-River Falls for agricultural business and agricultural marketing communications. I work […]
Woven through Generations – The Rippley Family
Among the rolling hills and steep slopes of Buffalo County, Ed Rippley’s grandparents settled on the farm he calls home in 1934. Ultimately, the Rippleys became members of the county […]
