As days get warmer, the itch to hit the field gets stronger. It’s springtime in Wisconsin, which means planting season is getting underway for farmers across the state. With this […]
Frequently Asked Questions: Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation
Q: What does Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation do? A: The Foundation funds Farm Bureau programming and supports activities and events throughout the year. These programs include: Agriculture in the Classroom […]
Table Talk with Clara Hedrich
Building a New Frontier with Wisconsin Agri-tourism Have you ever thought, ‘if they only understood’… In my role with agri-tourism at LaClare Family Creamery and as serving as vice […]
Leaders of the Land®: Pete Badtke
Earth Day is a celebration of sustainability. At Badtke Family Farm, sustainability means building soil health and conserving water resources. Pete Badtke farms in Ripon, Wis. He raises 300 […]
WFBF Statement on Summer Ethanol Blend Waiver
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Brad Olson released the following statement today regarding the Biden administration’s emergency fuel waiver to allow the sale of summer gasoline blends containing 15% ethanol […]
Advancing Agriculture this Earth Day
This Earth Day, Wisconsin Farm Bureau is celebrating the farmers on the frontlines of progress reaching our sustainability goals. From planting crops to caring for livestock, every decision we make […]
Connect, Collaborate, Celebrate
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Members on the Frontlines of Conservation There’s no doubt that Wisconsin Farm Bureau members make things happen. Whether serving on committees, executing an event or advocating for […]
Spotlight on YFA – Heather Erdman
Heather Erdman, District 4 WFBF YFA Committee Representative – Farm Bureau member since 2019 Why do you value your Farm Bureau membership? I value my Farm Bureau membership because it […]
5 Minutes with Fond du Lac County’s Lindsay Fowler
Tell us a little about yourself. I am a mom to two awesome teenage boys, wife and partner-in-crime to my hubby and a co-owner on my family dairy farm. I […]
On Campus with Collegiate Farm Bureau – Ashlyn Sarbacker
Name: Ashlyn Sarbacker College: UW-Platteville Year in School: Senior Major: Dairy Science with an Agribusiness emphasis Officer Position: President Hometown: Stoughton Why did you decide to join Collegiate Farm Bureau? […]
Meet 35 Under 35’s Leah Weninger
Washington County Farm Bureau member Leah Weninger was recognized as one of Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s 35 Under 35 as the top individual in the Sustainable Self category. Leah is […]
Evaluating Runoff Risk Prior to Manure Spreading
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is encouraging farmers to plan ahead in order to reduce the risk of manure runoff incidents. The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) offers […]