In recent days I have stressed that Farm Bureau is fighting for farmers. This phrase has more punch to it and in times like this, we really do need to […]
Meet Darby Sampson
Pride and Promotion “There is something to be proud of every day.” That was Jackson County Farm Bureau member Darby Sampson’s response when asked why she is proud to be […]
Paycheck Protection Program – Am I eligible and how do I apply?
We are living in extraordinary times. In January, many of us were looking at 2020 with optimism, believing that there is no way that this year could be worse than […]
WFBF Statement on COVID-19 Impact on Wisconsin Dairy Farmers
The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Joe Bragger: “It’s with a heavy heart I make this statement. The slight optimism that was floating around at […]
Dave Daniels Named Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Interim Chief Administrative Officer
Dave Daniels has been named Interim Chief Administrative Officer of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. The action by the WFBF’s 11-member Board of Directors follows the departure of Dale Beaty […]
WFBF Applauds Ag Exemption in Safer at Home Order
On March 24, Governor Evers issued a Safer at Home order requiring Wisconsin citizens in non-essential industries to stop travel and remain at home or their place of residence. The […]
Tools Available for Farmers to Mitigate Manure Runoff Risk
Warmer temperatures in the weather forecast are certainly welcomed by many, but they can also pose challenges for farmers. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is urging farmers to plan ahead to […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Encourages Virtual National Ag Day Celebration
In light of ongoing changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation has modified its National Ag Day activities. WFBF partnered with commodity groups across the state to […]
WFBF Statement on Coronavirus
On March 17, additional steps were announced to slow the spread of COVID-19. Per the delivery of Emergency Order #5, the Farm Bureau office will remain open in Madison; however, […]
Volunteers for Agriculture® Endorses Justice Daniel Kelly for Wisconsin Supreme Court
The Volunteers for Agriculture® Committee has endorsed Justice Daniel Kelly for Attorney General in the April 7 election. VFA is the political action arm of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. […]
WFBF’s IGNITE Conference Canceled
Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s IGNITE Conference has been canceled due to growing concerns about the spread of COVID-19 and the Dane County restriction on hosting events greater than 50 people. “The […]
Meet: Joe Bragger
Q&A with Newly-Elected WFBF President Joe Bragger Who asked you to join Farm Bureau and when? I was asked to join Farm Bureau by Buffalo County’s Don Dittrich. It happened […]