“Are they really going to cancel the county fair?” My daughter asked. As I slowly nodded my head yes, I could see her eyes well up with tears. I had […]
Some Good News to Share
It seems COVID-19 has changed our lives forever. Mister Rogers provides us comfort with this quote. “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, […]
Mental Health Issues in Rural WI: An Insider Perspective on What Can Happen When Things Go Awry
While I do not typically start my day like the average farmer, I also do not always end my day like the typical mental health provider either. During the week, […]
How to Cope with Change Amidst a Global Pandemic
Oxford University Press (2020) defines connection as: a relationship in which a person, thing or idea is linked or associated with something else. I have heard this word used so […]
Fighting for Farmers
I have a strong admiration for all of our essential workers. I realize this list is long but the people who keep this country going really are heroes. Obviously, I […]
Three Ways to Support Wisconsin Farmers Right Now
Many of us are aware that agriculture is being severely impacted by challenges related to COVID-19, but we are often left wondering, “what can I do to help?”. The good […]
UW-Madison Student Advances to Final 4 of Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion Meet
Meikah Dado, a student from the University of Wisconsin-Madison finished in the top 4 of the American Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Virtual Collegiate Discussion Meet. Other finalists included, […]
Fund Established to Help Wisconsinites
Rural Mutual Insurance Company and Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation have established the Wisconsin Food and Farm Support Fund to raise money for established non-profits that can help Wisconsinites during the […]
Farmers Are Worried Too
From social media threads to the daily news to overheard conversations in the grocery store, it is clear that many Americans are worried. For some, they are worried about what […]
WFBF Statement on Safer at Home Order Extension
The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Joe Bragger: “Our lives as farmers and agriculturists have changed drastically over the past few weeks as we […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Seeking Chief Administrative Officer
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is seeking applicants for Chief Administrative Officer. This position’s primary responsibility will be the day-to-day operation of WFBF and its subsidiary organizations. Qualifications include superior […]
An Open Letter to Farmers
You wake up before the sun rises. You work in the snow, wind, rain and summer heat. You work through holidays, weekdays and weekends. You care for the land, the […]