On March 24, more than 250 farmers and agriculturists met virtually for Ag Day at the Capitol. This annual event is for Wisconsin farmers and agriculturists to learn more about […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Seeks Director of Media Relations and Outreach
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau is seeking a director of media relations and outreach. This position oversees WFBF’s media relations efforts, social media strategy and advertising. This director of media relations […]
John Deere GreenFleet™ Program Helps Members Save
When Waupaca County Farm Bureau member Rick Nowak learned about the John Deere GreenFleet™ Loyalty Rewards program he decided to purchase a new piece of equipment. “I ordered a new […]
Do Farm Tours Have Value?
Have you ever wondered if inviting people to your farm has value? Have you ever wondered if it is worth your time, resources and energy to coordinate a farm tour? […]
True Leadership Doesn’t Require A Title
Leadership- are you born with it or molded into it? Some say it’s one or the other and some also say it’s a mixture of both. Whatever the case may […]
Women in Ag Are Rooted in Family
From growing up on a hog and cash grain farm in Northern Illinois, as well as, my current role as a financial officer with Compeer Financial, proud member of the […]
Happy Ag Week
National Ag Week is a week when we say thank you to the farmers and ranchers who provide a stable food supply for us locally and for citizens around the […]
Time Flies …
Originally published in the February|March 2018 issue of Rural Route A little over a year ago, I found myself nervously packing my bag for a job interview that led me […]
We Can’t Afford More Division
Originally printed in the February|March 2018 issue of Rural Route Growing up in a small town in northeastern Wisconsin, Madison was practically New York City to me. When I first […]
The Time Has Come for Industrial Hemp
I recently had the honor of hearing President Donald Trump address my fellow members at the 99th Annual Convention of the American Farm Bureau Federation in Nashville, Tennessee. Not surprisingly, […]
Of Love and Farm Bureau
When you think of Valentine’s Day typically you think of flowers, candies and hearts. That’s why you would be surprised to hear this Valentine’s Day reminds us of discussion meet, […]
Nothing Like a Farmer’s Love
Valentine’s Day, a festival of romantic love. Romantic love might be one of the last items that most farmers think about. Being a farmer’s wife, I really can’t think of […]