Chris Pollack, a member of the Fond du Lac County Farm Bureau, has been chosen to participate in the American Farm Bureau’s eighth class of the Partners in Agricultural Leadership […]
Hay Bales as Church Pews
Growing up, getting to church every Sunday was a struggle. We liked to go on Saturday nights before chores when we could, but if our schedule didn’t allow, a Sunday […]
Dairy Industry Contributes $43.4 Billion to Wisconsin’s Economy
According to a new study, Wisconsin’s dairy industry contributes $43.4 billion to the state’s economy, an increase of 63.7 percent since 2007. The study, authored by Steven Deller, a UW-Extension […]
Have you heard of the Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R)?
The Young Farmer and Agriculturist Program is the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s program for members 18-35. We have a committee to lead the program which is made up of nine individuals […]
Always Be Ready for Your Interview
We are constantly told to “tell our story”. The customers of today want to know the back story on where their food came from. Now they don’t need to know […]
Making an Impact through Farm Bureau
How can I have an impact on ag issues that affect my farm and daily life? I’m just one voice. I was blessed with the opportunity to serve on the […]
Amy Blakeney Hired as New Farm Bureau District Coordinator
Amy Blakeney has been hired by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation as the new district coordinator in south-central Wisconsin. Blakeney will be responsible for working with county Farm Bureaus to […]
What Pope Francis Can Teach us about Agriculture
February 18 marked Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, a 40 day season where Catholics fast on holy days such as Ash Wednesday, Fridays when meat is avoided, during Holy […]
Collegiate Farm Bureau at UWRF to Host Ag Day on Campus
The UW-River Falls Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter will host the third annual Ag Day on Campus on April 21 to promote Wisconsin agriculture. With interactive events taking place all day, […]
Wisconsin Events Announced for National Ag Day
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is encouraging the agriculture community to celebrate National Ag Day on March 18 with two planned activities. #WIAgProud Campaign Wisconsin Farm Bureau is bringing back […]
Momma of Many
My husband and I have five children. Yes, you read that correctly. Five children, who are all girls, eight and under. When I tell people this I usually get a […]
Wisconsin Beef Industry Continues to Thrive
Wisconsin’s nearly 15,000 beef producers and supporting industry have a significant impact on Wisconsin’s general economy. Even as cow numbers decline nationwide, the Wisconsin beef industry is one of only […]