Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is hosting a contest to recognize farmers and agriculturists who embody this year’s National Ag Day theme, ‘Food Brings Everyone to the Table.’ Nominations will be […]
Agricultural Safety Awareness Program Week Kicks-off Next Week
Wisconsin Farm Bureau will be joining Farm Bureau members across the nation in celebrating Agricultural Safety Awareness Program Week during Feb. 28-March 6. This year’s ASAP Week theme is ‘Driving […]
Ag Day at the Capitol Set For March 24
Ag Day at the Capitol will be held virtually on March 24. This event is the largest gathering of farmers from across the state representing a variety of farm groups […]
Farm Bureau Statement on National FFA Week
Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Kevin Krentz issued the following statement regarding National FFA Week. “Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is a proud supporter of FFA as an organization that builds agricultural […]
WFBF Disappointed with Natural Resources Board Decision to Delay 2021 Wolf Hunting Season
On Friday, January 22, Wisconsin Farm Bureau was disappointed that the Natural Resources Board voted to delay implementation of a 2021 wolf hunting season until November 2021. WFBF testified in […]
Kevin Krentz Elected President of Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
Kevin Krentz was elected president of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation and Rural Mutual Insurance Company. Krentz is a dairy farmer from Berlin in Waushara County. Krentz was first elected to the WFBF Board of […]
Natasha Paris Wins Farm Bureau’s Excellence in Agriculture Award
Natasha Paris was selected as the winner of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist Excellence in Agriculture Award at the organization’s virtual 101st Annual Meeting on Dec. 5. […]
Dodge County Member Wins Farm Bureau’s Discussion Meet Contest
Julie Sweney of Dodge County was selected as the winner of the 2020 Wisconsin Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Agriculturist Discussion Meet contest during the organization’s virtual 101st Annual Meeting […]
Richard Cates Jr. Receives ‘Distinguished Service to Wisconsin Agriculture’ Award
On Dec. 4, Richard (Dick) Cates Jr. was presented the ‘Distinguished Service to Wisconsin Agriculture’ award for his outstanding, long-term contributions to Wisconsin’s agricultural industry during Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s virtual 101st Annual Meeting. A Wisconsin native, Dick has been surrounded by agriculture his […]
Bartholomews Receive ‘Distinguished Service to Farm Bureau’ Award
Waukesha County’s Robert (Bob) and Carol Bartholomew have received the highest award that Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation bestows upon its members. Carol Bartholomew was presented the ‘Distinguished Service to Farm Bureau’ award during the organization’s virtual 101st Annual Meeting on Dec. 4. “For their commitment to […]
It’s Christmas Time 2020: Keep It REAL and Buy Local
With the pandemic resulting in more time spent at home, even more families are showing a preference towards a real tree to celebrate the holidays, which not only makes for […]
New Members Appointed to Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist Committee
Keith and Savannah Henke of Jackson County, Sara Menard of Adams County and Lauren Kostello of Manitowoc County have been appointed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist Committee […]