Wow, what a difference twenty-four hours makes! I recently was able to get a whole day away from my farm to celebrate our wedding anniversary. My last night off was […]
WFBF Statement on Sen. Baldwin Leading Senate Subcommittee
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Krentz issued the following statement on the announcement U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin being named the chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural […]
AgrAbility – Serving Wisconsin Farmers
Let’s start with some quick background for those of you who might have never heard of us, or just need a refresher. Since 1991, AgrAbility of Wisconsin has been promoting […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Supports State Food Labeling Bills
On Tuesday, February 9, Wisconsin Farm Bureau submitted testimony to the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Agriculture and Tourism in support of three food labeling bills related to truth in labeling […]
Federal Update: Secretary-designee Vilsack Confirmation
On Nov. 3, 2020 the country turned the page to a new president and changes to the make up of Congress. House Democrats maintained their majority, albeit by a smaller […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Statement on Governor Evers’ State Budget Proposal
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Krentz issued the following statement regarding Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal. “Gov. Evers’ budget proposal highlighted several items that impact Wisconsin’s farmers and rural […]
Virtual Ag LEAD Summit Registration Open
Registration is now open for the Ag LEAD Summit that will be held virtually on March 12. Ag LEAD stands for leadership, engagement, advocacy and development. The summit will give […]
Krentz Elected to American Farm Bureau Board
Kevin Krentz was elected to serve a one-year term on American Farm Bureau’s Board of Directors. Krentz was elected president of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation and Rural Mutual Insurance […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Submits Testimony Supporting Wolf Hunting Season
On Wednesday, January 13, Wisconsin Farm Bureau submitted testimony in support of a state wolf hunting season during a joint Wisconsin Senate and Assembly Sporting Heritage Committee hearing. “The wolf […]
Wisconsin Members to Serve on AFBF Issue Advisory Committees
Four Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation members have been named to American Farm Bureau’s Issue Advisory Committees. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the 13 committees will meet virtually in February. AFBF’s Issue […]
Andrea Brossard Re-Appointed to American Farm Bureau’s Promotion and Education Committee
Andrea Brossard has been re-appointed by the American Farm Bureau Federation to its Promotion and Education Committee for the 2021-2023 term beginning at the conclusion of the 2021 AFBF FUSION […]
All I Want for Christmas is Rural Broadband
As I sat in my car outside a coffee shop 45 minutes away from my parents’ house, I couldn’t help but feel the anger and frustration swell inside of me. […]