There has been some anger and confusion in farm country regarding Secretary Perdue’s comments, during World Dairy Expo. Farmers and agriculturists are trusting people by nature. When I sit down […]
Agriculture Must Stand United
The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte: “I am very disappointed by the misleading and inaccurate news stories being shared across Wisconsin, and […]
Centennial: Di Laura Remembers Serving as Miss St. Croix County Farm Bureau
In 1995, Angela (Roquette) Di Laura served as Miss St. Croix County Farm Bureau. She remembers wearing her crown and sash during parade routes in Woodville, Baldwin, River Falls, Prescott, […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Encourages Safe Driving on the Roadways During Harvest
Cooler weather and shorter days signal that fall has arrived and soon farmers will be making their way out to their field to begin harvest. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation and […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Members Visit Capitol Hill
Members weigh in on importance of trade for agriculture Farm Bureau leaders traveled to Washington, D.C. September 11-13, to meet with Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation to encourage swift approval of the […]
Centennial: The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same
Thinking back almost 50 years I can still remember my mom having to make pies for the county Farm Bureau food stand. Seemed like it was 4-5 per family maybe. […]
Centennial Reflection: Ken Wagner
“December of 1984 we were chosen to serve on the WFBF Young Farmer and Rancher committee by our then District 6 Director George Engel. We met 2 other couples while […]
Farm Bureau Members Receive Century Farm Award the Same Year WFBF celebrates its Centennial
Celebrating 100 years of farming, the Pauli family farm was recognized as a Century Farm during the Wisconsin State Fair. 100 years ago, Christ and Mary Pauli bought a farm […]
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, […]
Proposed Changes to Livestock Siting Law Raises Red Flags for Wisconsin Farmers
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has opened a comment period on proposed changes to the Livestock Facility Siting Law (ATCP 51). As an agricultural engineer, I […]
Centennial: Farm Bureau Brings A Lifetime of Memories
George and I went to our very first Farm Bureau meeting in December of 1969, before we were members, and shortly after our third child was born. George was 26 […]
Kannel Promoted to Farm Bureau’s Senior Director of Member Relations
Wendy Kannel has been promoted by Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation to its senior director of member relations. In this role, Kannel will assume direct management responsibilities and have a closer […]