Rural Mutual Insurance Company and Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation have established the Wisconsin Food and Farm Support Fund to raise money for established non-profits that can help Wisconsinites during the […]
Wisconsin Ag Groups Advocate for Farmer Aid
Wisconsin agricultural groups are rallying together to draw attention to the immediate needs of the state’s farm community. Today, eight organizations sent a letter to Gov. Tony Evers asking for […]
Farmers Are Worried Too
From social media threads to the daily news to overheard conversations in the grocery store, it is clear that many Americans are worried. For some, they are worried about what […]
You Have to Take Care of You Too
What a wild and crazy time we are in. As I sit at my dining room table putting these thoughts together, I think of the emotions that I have felt […]
WFBF Statement on Safer at Home Order Extension
The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Joe Bragger: “Our lives as farmers and agriculturists have changed drastically over the past few weeks as we […]
Conservation – A Constant State of Learning
“When the land does well for its owner, and the owner does well by the land–when both end up better by the reason of their partnership–then we have conservation. When […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Seeking Chief Administrative Officer
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is seeking applicants for Chief Administrative Officer. This position’s primary responsibility will be the day-to-day operation of WFBF and its subsidiary organizations. Qualifications include superior […]
Resources to Help Shoppers Understand Challenges During COVID-19
As COVID-19 spreads across the country, and as leaders enact different levels of restrictions, farmers are facing challenging times and consumers are doing their best to understand. It’s difficult to […]
An Open Letter to Farmers
You wake up before the sun rises. You work in the snow, wind, rain and summer heat. You work through holidays, weekdays and weekends. You care for the land, the […]
See something, say something: how to help someone that may be struggling with mental illness
Agriculture is commonly noted as being the last industry to make transactions on a handshake and an individual’s good word. Relationships are paramount, and – by and large – we […]
Reflecting on Blessings this Easter
Each morning I wake up and scroll through the news. My job is to be informed so I can communicate and collaborate with my colleagues and our members. If you […]
An Open Letter to Consumers About Milk
Have you been to the grocery store lately only to find many of the shelves and coolers picked over? Maybe you went in for a loaf of bread or a […]