Farm Bureau and John Deere are excited to announce a new partnership that will give Farm Bureau members special access to John Deere’s GreenFleet Loyalty Rewards program, providing members with a […]
UW Discovery Farms Annual Conference
On December 12, 2017, in Wisconsin Dells, UW Discovery Farms will host its 6th annual conference geared towards farmers, that emphasizes strategies that work on farms, and for the improvement […]
Farm Bureau Helps Consumers Connect to Pig Famers in Wisconsin
Pigs may not be the first thing that comes to mind when talking about Wisconsin agriculture, but during October Pork Month Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is helping pig farmers share […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Supports Industrial Hemp Legislation
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation will testify in support of proposed legislation that will allow Wisconsin farmers to grow industrial hemp. On October 10, the state Senate Committee on Agriculture, […]
Ag in the Classroom Program Announces Book of the Year and Essay Contest Topic
The 2018 Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Book of the Year is written by Wisconsin native Tracy Nelson Maurer. “John Deere, That’s Who!” educates students about agricultural advancements in technology, […]
Ag in the Classroom Deadlines Approach
October 15 is the deadline for some Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom projects and initiatives. Mini-Grant Applications: Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom offers grants up to $100 to pre-school through […]
Caroline O’Brien Joins Wisconsin Farm Bureau Team
Caroline O’Brien has been hired as Bookkeeper II for the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s operations division. “I am proud to be part of a non-profit that promotes and supports our […]
Farm Bureau Leaders Visit D.C.
Last week members of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Dairy and Farm Bill Committees and Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Board of Directors visited Washington, D.C. Farm Bureau leaders became lobbyists for a […]
Participants Selected for 2018 Farm Bureau Leadership Institute
Fifteen emerging agricultural leaders have been selected to participate in the Farm Bureau Institute. The year-long leadership training program’s mission is to develop strong and effective agricultural leaders. “Today’s farmers […]
Joint Committee on Finance Takes Positive Action on Key Ag Items in Budget
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is supportive of the latest votes from Joint Finance Committee members on Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Announces Excellence in Ag Finalists
One couple and three 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 […]
Mason Promoted to Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Comptroller
Steve Mason has been promoted by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation to its Comptroller. In this role, Mason is responsible for supervising the quality of accounting and other financial records. […]