I think everyone would agree with me when I say that 2020 didn’t exactly play out the way anyone would have expected. I’ve been extremely proud to be part of […]
Dairy Innovation Hub Drives Innovation, Collaboration
The Dairy Innovation Hub is now well into its second year and is already having impacts across the three participating campuses. Of the $7.8 million in annual funding, 52 percent […]
Nominate a Farmer to Celebrate National Ag Day
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is hosting a contest to recognize farmers and agriculturists who embody this year’s National Ag Day theme, ‘Food Brings Everyone to the Table.’ Nominations will be […]
Ready, Set, Go!
A new year, new administration and new Congress add up to a new mandate for those of us fortunate enough to represent farmers and ranchers in Washington, D.C. With more […]
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 […]
Agricultural Safety Awareness Program Week Kicks-off Next Week
Wisconsin Farm Bureau will be joining Farm Bureau members across the nation in celebrating Agricultural Safety Awareness Program Week during Feb. 28-March 6. This year’s ASAP Week theme is ‘Driving […]
Poll Shows COVID-19 Taking Toll on Farmers’ Mental Health
A strong majority of farmers/farmworkers say the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their mental health, and more than half say they are personally experiencing more mental health challenges than they were […]
Ag Day at the Capitol Set For March 24
Ag Day at the Capitol will be held virtually on March 24. This event is the largest gathering of farmers from across the state representing a variety of farm groups […]
Resolved for Stronger Rural Communities in 2021
With each new year comes the time-honored tradition of setting resolutions. At the American Farm Bureau, we have a similar tradition as our grassroots leaders meet to set our policy […]
Farm Bureau Statement on National FFA Week
Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Kevin Krentz issued the following statement regarding National FFA Week. “Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is a proud supporter of FFA as an organization that builds agricultural […]
Farm Bureau Supports Communities During COVID-19
As the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic brought economic hardship to rural communities and food banks struggled to keep up with increased demand, state and county Farm Bureaus donated millions […]
WFBF Statement on Sen. Baldwin Leading Senate Subcommittee
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Krentz issued the following statement on the announcement U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin being named the chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural […]