The Wisconsin Farm Center, a free and confidential resource available to all farmers in the state, reported more than 2,300 calls from farmers in 2018. As of May 30, 2019, […]
Farm Bureau Members Provide Insight on Using Cover Crops
Changing times have called for a change in mindset. This past year has been challenging, not only for livestock producers, but also for crop farmers. Low prices, the ever-increasing costs […]
Centennial: Memories from Becky Schollian
My centennial story involves the prankster Roger Cliff. Roger graduated from Lancaster High School with my ex-husband Craig, so I’ve known him for years. When I was hired at Wisconsin […]
Agriculture Yields Jobs on and off the Farm
A Message from AFBF President Zippy Duvall Each spring we celebrate National Agriculture Day and National Agriculture Week. This celebration gives us a great opportunity to talk about the innovation […]
DATCP: Working for the People Every Day
Guest Column from DATCP Secretary-designee Brad Pfaff With a wide breadth and depth of responsibilities, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is truly the people’s agency. We […]
The Science of Stress and Learning How to Throttle Down
Guest Column from UW-Madison Division of Extension Feeling stressed? You’re not alone. A recent Gallup poll found that 55 percent of Americans said they had experienced stress during a lot […]
What’s In It For Me?
A Message from WFBF President Jim Holte Agriculture finds itself in challenging times and it’s natural to evaluate what we spend our money on. It is only natural that we […]
Wisconsin Farm Family Lives Wolf Attack Nightmare
On July 8, my father in law walked down to the sheep pasture to check on the flock, the same way he has for over twenty years. It was a […]
Centennial: Contest Winner Still Remembers the Prize
On November 19, 1957, Mrs. Harold Russell, chair of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Women’s Committee sent a letter congratulating first grade student Diane Maurer, daughter of Jerry and Marilyn Maurer. […]
WFBF Statement on Budget Approval
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte issued the following statement regarding Gov. Tony Evers’ budget approval. “Wisconsin Farm Bureau is pleased that Governor Evers has approved a budget with […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Announces Excellence in Ag Finalists
Four individuals have been selected as Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Excellence in Ag finalists and will compete in December for the top honor. The Excellence in Ag award recognizes members of […]
Farm Bureau Names Achievement Award Finalists
Three finalists will vie for the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist Achievement Award this December. “This year’s finalists are some of the best and brightest young farmers in […]