The American Farm Bureau Federation honored 15 farm and ranch leaders as graduates of the organization’s Women’s Communications Boot Camp, including Wisconsin’s own Beth Schaefer. “The AFBF boot camp challenged […]
Centennial: Serving as Miss Farm Bureau Was Step One in A Career with Farm Bureau
Born into an active Dane County Farm Bureau family, and knowing the opportunities available, Darlene Arneson has served in many roles in the organization including: currently as Ag in the […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Member Testifies on Importance of Accurate Dairy Labeling
On October 24, the Senate Committee on Agriculture held a hearing on proposed legislation that would create guidelines on the labeling of dairy and meat products in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Farm […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Member Participates in USMCA Rally
On October 23, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation board member and dairy farmer Dave Daniels participated in a USMCA rally at Uline in Kenosha County. The rally encouraged swift action by […]
Family Is the Best Part of Farming
Rural Route Opinion Column: Sarah Hetke As a little kid I couldn’t wait for the fall school days to be over. The bus ride always seemed to take too long. […]
Policy Initiatives: A Year in Review
As another year wraps up, it’s appropriate to reflect on what Farm Bureau has worked on this year and where our policy initiatives sit. Like every year before, this year […]
Fond du Lac County Farm Bureau Member to Serve on Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change
Fond du Lac County Farm Bureau member Chris Pollack was recently appointed to the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change. Governor Evers announced the task force on October 17, which […]
Tyler Wenzlaff Hired as Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Director of Governmental Relations
Tyler Wenzlaff has been hired by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation as its director of governmental relations. As a registered lobbyist for WFBF, Wenzlaff will assist Farm Bureau members in […]
Regional Concerns Match National Priorities
A Message from AFBF President Zippy Duvall This summer, I’ve had the privilege of meeting with nearly all state Farm Bureau presidents and their staff. I have come away from […]
Agriculture Needs More Unity
There has been some anger and confusion in farm country regarding Secretary Perdue’s comments, during World Dairy Expo. Farmers and agriculturists are trusting people by nature. When I sit down […]
Agriculture Must Stand United
The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte: “I am very disappointed by the misleading and inaccurate news stories being shared across Wisconsin, and […]
Centennial: Di Laura Remembers Serving as Miss St. Croix County Farm Bureau
In 1995, Angela (Roquette) Di Laura served as Miss St. Croix County Farm Bureau. She remembers wearing her crown and sash during parade routes in Woodville, Baldwin, River Falls, Prescott, […]