New YFA Chair Hopes to Plant the Seed and Harvest More Leaders Emily Johnson thinks her hobby of gardening and canning is unusual for someone her age. The 27-year-old enjoys […]
AgrAbility – Serving Wisconsin Farmers
Let’s start with some quick background for those of you who might have never heard of us, or just need a refresher. Since 1991, AgrAbility of Wisconsin has been promoting […]
Doing Better Together
One thing that drew me to Farm Bureau was the respect the organization had. I believe that’s because Farm Bureau was founded by farmers working together and trying to make […]
Overview of Governmental Relations Efforts
Development of State Biennial Budget Priorities WFBF’s governmental relations team has taken into consideration the policy modifications and directions from the resolution session during the 2020 WFBF Annual Meeting as […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Supports State Food Labeling Bills
On Tuesday, February 9, Wisconsin Farm Bureau submitted testimony to the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Agriculture and Tourism in support of three food labeling bills related to truth in labeling […]
Federal Update: Secretary-designee Vilsack Confirmation
On Nov. 3, 2020 the country turned the page to a new president and changes to the make up of Congress. House Democrats maintained their majority, albeit by a smaller […]
5 Minutes with President Kevin Krentz
Why did you want to farm and why do you still? I began farming to carry on my father’s legacy. I also wanted to raise my children in the same […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Statement on Governor Evers’ State Budget Proposal
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Krentz issued the following statement regarding Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal. “Gov. Evers’ budget proposal highlighted several items that impact Wisconsin’s farmers and rural […]
Virtual Ag LEAD Summit Registration Open
Registration is now open for the Ag LEAD Summit that will be held virtually on March 12. Ag LEAD stands for leadership, engagement, advocacy and development. The summit will give […]
WFBF Disappointed with Natural Resources Board Decision to Delay 2021 Wolf Hunting Season
On Friday, January 22, Wisconsin Farm Bureau was disappointed that the Natural Resources Board voted to delay implementation of a 2021 wolf hunting season until November 2021. WFBF testified in […]
Krentz Elected to American Farm Bureau Board
Kevin Krentz was elected to serve a one-year term on American Farm Bureau’s Board of Directors. Krentz was elected president of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation and Rural Mutual Insurance […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Submits Testimony Supporting Wolf Hunting Season
On Wednesday, January 13, Wisconsin Farm Bureau submitted testimony in support of a state wolf hunting season during a joint Wisconsin Senate and Assembly Sporting Heritage Committee hearing. “The wolf […]