“Hi! I’d like to book an appointment for three cattle at the end of August.” “I’m sorry. Our appointments are filled through the end of the year, and we won’t […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Statement on Former WFBF President Dan Poulson
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Krentz released this statement regarding the announcement of former WFBF President Howard ‘Dan’ Poulson’s death: “Dan was a strong leader who left a lasting […]
Tax Change Could Be Detrimental to Wisconsin Farms
During the 2020 presidential campaign, President Joe Biden suggested ending the stepped-up basis as a way to pay for his infrastructure plan. As a dairy farmer and someone who represents […]
Taking Care of You
Self-care. Two words that may bring a negative connotation to mind but what if you knew that self-care was more than bubble baths or indulgent shopping trips. Self-care means taking […]
Spotlight on YFA: Ben and Haily Sand
Ben and Haily Sand, District 9 WFBF YFA Committee members Farm Bureau members since 2018 Why do you value your Farm Bureau membership? Our Farm Bureau membership has kept us […]
A Busy Week Working for WFBF Members
This week I was able to visit Washington, D.C., for a variety of meetings. The main purpose of my visit was to attend the American Farm Bureau Council of Presidents […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau, Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative and Dairy Business Association Host Congressman Thompson
On July 13, Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA) visited Wisconsin. Congressman Thompson is the ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative and […]
Helping Young Americans Return to Rural Roots
In times of crisis, our priorities become clear with family topping the list. The pandemic prompted a great migration home for many young Americans last year. As many offices and […]
Whalen Hired as District 4 Coordinator
Kevin Whalen has been hired as WFBF’s District 4 Coordinator in west-central Wisconsin. “I have been lucky to work with many great teams on the state and local levels in […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Supports Dairy Legislation
Wisconsin Farm Bureau supports the bipartisan Dairy Pricing and Policy Commission Act introduced by Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today. This bill would establish a commission to […]
Meet: Jennifer Hinkel
Some jobs are sweet. As the 2021 American Honey Queen, Jennifer Hinkel visits with people of all ages about beekeeping and honey. Growing up on a Christmas tree and pumpkin […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Attends Biden Speech in La Crosse
Today, Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Kevin Krentz was invited to attend President Joe Biden’s speech in La Crosse. “I am pleased that I could represent Wisconsin Farm Bureau at President […]