Shawano Farmers Donate Trees for the Troops Shawano County Farm Bureau members, Dan and Julie Hanauer own Hanauer’s Tree Farms LLP, a family-owned, award-winning grower of Christmas trees. The business […]
WFBF Approves of USTR Action
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is pleased by today’s announcement by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative regarding tariff-rate quotas in Canada. In the announcement, USTR said it is pursuing […]
Kevin Krentz Elected President of Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
Kevin Krentz was elected president of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation and Rural Mutual Insurance Company. Krentz is a dairy farmer from Berlin in Waushara County. Krentz was first elected to the WFBF Board of […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Delegates Set Policy for 2021
Today, more than 200 delegates at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s virtual 101st Annual Meeting established new policy directives for the organization. Farm Bureau delegates adopted the policies that will […]
Natasha Paris Wins Farm Bureau’s Excellence in Agriculture Award
Natasha Paris was selected as the winner of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist Excellence in Agriculture Award at the organization’s virtual 101st Annual Meeting on Dec. 5. […]
Dodge County Member Wins Farm Bureau’s Discussion Meet Contest
Julie Sweney of Dodge County was selected as the winner of the 2020 Wisconsin Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Agriculturist Discussion Meet contest during the organization’s virtual 101st Annual Meeting […]
Richard Cates Jr. Receives ‘Distinguished Service to Wisconsin Agriculture’ Award
On Dec. 4, Richard (Dick) Cates Jr. was presented the ‘Distinguished Service to Wisconsin Agriculture’ award for his outstanding, long-term contributions to Wisconsin’s agricultural industry during Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s virtual 101st Annual Meeting. A Wisconsin native, Dick has been surrounded by agriculture his […]
Bartholomews Receive ‘Distinguished Service to Farm Bureau’ Award
Waukesha County’s Robert (Bob) and Carol Bartholomew have received the highest award that Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation bestows upon its members. Carol Bartholomew was presented the ‘Distinguished Service to Farm Bureau’ award during the organization’s virtual 101st Annual Meeting on Dec. 4. “For their commitment to […]
It’s Christmas Time 2020: Keep It REAL and Buy Local
With the pandemic resulting in more time spent at home, even more families are showing a preference towards a real tree to celebrate the holidays, which not only makes for […]
Consider Supporting Ag Education and Leadership Programs on Giving Tuesday
This Giving Tuesday, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation is looking to inspire generosity from donors who wish to support agriculture education and leadership programs and activities for years to come. […]
Despite COVID-19 Challenges Thanksgiving Meal Prices Remain Stable
Amid changing times, Thanksgiving meal food prices in Wisconsin remain stable this year according to Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s annual Marketbasket survey that rang in at $60.97. The Marketbasket survey is […]
New Members Appointed to Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist Committee
Keith and Savannah Henke of Jackson County, Sara Menard of Adams County and Lauren Kostello of Manitowoc County have been appointed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist Committee […]