It is hard not to get caught up in the busyness of our daily routine, and often the tyranny of the urgent is what gets our attention. But something is […]
Wisconsin Farmers Encouraged to Submit Comments on Livestock Siting Law
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has opened a comment period on the Livestock Facility Siting Law (ATCP 51). Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is encouraging farmers to […]
Rural Mutual Insurance Makes Monumental Commitment to Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Centennial
In 2018, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation kicked off a fundraising campaign in honor of the organization’s centennial celebration. The campaign aims to raise $100,000 for the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Committee Hosts Leadership Boot Camp
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Promotion and Education Committee is hosting a one-day Leadership Boot Camp on November 16 at the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center in Manitowoc. The event will focus […]
Centennial: Commitment to County Farm Bureau Runs Deep
According to Waupaca County Farm Bureau’s records, Bob and Eloyious Bonikowske joined Farm Bureau in 1968, but Bob’s history goes back even further. In high school, Bob was asked if […]
Centennial: #50 and #232
#50 and #232 What do these numbers have in common. #50 and #232. two numbers so far apart, yet connected by a common bond. You see it was about 50 […]
Wisconsin Ag Open Registration Deadline Extended
Registration for the 22nd annual Wisconsin Ag Open, hosted by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation has been extended until Monday, August 19. The event will be held at The Oaks […]
Holte Announces Retirement
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte recently announced his retirement from the WFBF Board of Directors effective December 9. A Dunn County Farm Bureau member and past county president, […]
Policy Development Drives Farm Bureau Forward
This year Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is 100 years old. From the beginning, Farm Bureau has been a grassroots organization aimed at meeting member needs and advocating for agriculture. From […]
Centennial: Farm Bureau’s Direct Sales Program
About the Program The direct sales program was a Member-to-Member Marketing program began in the 1970s. It all started when Wisconsin and Florida Farm Bureau held conversations on how to […]
Ag in the Classroom State Fair Culinary Contest Winners Named
Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom program sponsors an annual culinary contest at the Wisconsin State Fair. Winners from the August 2 contest have been announced. This year’s contest […]
Ag in the Classroom Fall Information Meetings Set
The time is now to learn more about Wisconsin’s Ag in the Classroom program. Informational meetings will be held around the state this fall to offer an opportunity to learn […]