Agriculture is commonly noted as being the last industry to make transactions on a handshake and an individual’s good word. Relationships are paramount, and – by and large – we […]
Reflecting on Blessings this Easter
Each morning I wake up and scroll through the news. My job is to be informed so I can communicate and collaborate with my colleagues and our members. If you […]
An Open Letter to Consumers About Milk
Have you been to the grocery store lately only to find many of the shelves and coolers picked over? Maybe you went in for a loaf of bread or a […]
Farm Bureau: Fighting For Farmers
In recent days I have stressed that Farm Bureau is fighting for farmers. This phrase has more punch to it and in times like this, we really do need to […]
Paycheck Protection Program – Am I eligible and how do I apply?
We are living in extraordinary times. In January, many of us were looking at 2020 with optimism, believing that there is no way that this year could be worse than […]
WFBF Applauds Ag Exemption in Safer at Home Order
On March 24, Governor Evers issued a Safer at Home order requiring Wisconsin citizens in non-essential industries to stop travel and remain at home or their place of residence. The […]
Tools Available for Farmers to Mitigate Manure Runoff Risk
Warmer temperatures in the weather forecast are certainly welcomed by many, but they can also pose challenges for farmers. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is urging farmers to plan ahead to […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Encourages Virtual National Ag Day Celebration
In light of ongoing changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation has modified its National Ag Day activities. WFBF partnered with commodity groups across the state to […]
WFBF Statement on Coronavirus
On March 17, additional steps were announced to slow the spread of COVID-19. Per the delivery of Emergency Order #5, the Farm Bureau office will remain open in Madison; however, […]
Volunteers for Agriculture® Endorses Justice Daniel Kelly for Wisconsin Supreme Court
The Volunteers for Agriculture® Committee has endorsed Justice Daniel Kelly for Attorney General in the April 7 election. VFA is the political action arm of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. […]
WFBF’s IGNITE Conference Canceled
Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s IGNITE Conference has been canceled due to growing concerns about the spread of COVID-19 and the Dane County restriction on hosting events greater than 50 people. “The […]
Ag Groups Urge Legislators to Help Rural Wisconsin
At a press conference Thursday at the State Capitol, agriculture organizations urged the Senate to take up important bills that have been passed by the Assembly and are available for […]