This morning Gov. Evers signed the 2023-25 State Biennial Budget. The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation praised the governor and the state legislature for their historic investments in rural infrastructure and […]
Meet 35 Under 35’s TJ Roth
In the rolling hills of Grant County lies Banner Ridge Farms. TJ Roth, along with his wife, Katie, their two daughters, and farm partner, Josh, run the 500-cow dairy farm. […]
We Are Proud of Our Strong Agricultural Community
Wisconsin has the climate and abundance of water that allows farmers across the state to grow a diverse variety of food, fuel and fiber. In turn, that diversity is exhibited […]
Leopold Conservation Award Tips and Tricks
Are you interested in applying for the Leopold Conservation Award? Do you know someone that should be recognized for their conservation efforts? Conservation pays in Wisconsin. Not only does the […]
Table Talk with Brittney Muenster
Let’s Talk About Buying Local From making connections in your community, to gaining knowledge of where food comes from, to boosting local commerce, the benefits of buying locally are endless. […]
Woven through Generations – The Rippley Family
Among the rolling hills and steep slopes of Buffalo County, Ed Rippley’s grandparents settled on the farm he calls home in 1934. Ultimately, the Rippleys became members of the county […]
Wisconsin Summer Cookout Checks Out Below National Average
According to the latest informal Wisconsin Farm Bureau Marketbasket survey, the total cost of 12 food items used to host a summer cookout for 10 totaled $66.72, down 4.2% from […]
Wisconsin Ag Coalition Applauds Governor Evers for Signing Bill to Fix Agricultural Roads
The Wisconsin Ag Coalition thanks Governor Tony Evers for signing Senate Bill 247 today, creating the new Agricultural Road Improvement Program (ARIP) into law. The signing of the bill marks […]
Leaders of the Land™: Rick Roden
Name: Rick Roden Farm: Roden Echo Valley Location: West Bend Farm Bureau: Ozaukee County Generation: Second Rick Roden owns and operates Roden Echo Valley Farm, LLC. along with his parents, […]
Meet 35 Under 35’s Josh Gerbitz
Most farm kids are born and raised on the family farm, but that wasn’t quite the case for Josh Gerbitz. Shortly after he was born, his family sold their dairy […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Names 2023 YFA Award Finalists
Eight Compete for WFBF’s Farming for the Future and Outstanding Ag Professional Awards The finalists for Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist Farming for the Future Award and Outstanding […]
Wisconsin Ag Coalition Celebrates Legislative Action on SB 247
The Wisconsin Ag Coalition applauds the Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate after both voted unanimously to pass Senate Bill 247 yesterday. The bill, authored by Senators Marklein (R-Spring Green), Tomczyk […]