Guest Column from UW-Madison Division of Extension Feeling stressed? You’re not alone. A recent Gallup poll found that 55 percent of Americans said they had experienced stress during a lot […]
What’s In It For Me?
A Message from WFBF President Jim Holte Agriculture finds itself in challenging times and it’s natural to evaluate what we spend our money on. It is only natural that we […]
Wisconsin Farm Family Lives Wolf Attack Nightmare
On July 8, my father in law walked down to the sheep pasture to check on the flock, the same way he has for over twenty years. It was a […]
Centennial: Contest Winner Still Remembers the Prize
On November 19, 1957, Mrs. Harold Russell, chair of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Women’s Committee sent a letter congratulating first grade student Diane Maurer, daughter of Jerry and Marilyn Maurer. […]
WFBF Statement on Budget Approval
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte issued the following statement regarding Gov. Tony Evers’ budget approval. “Wisconsin Farm Bureau is pleased that Governor Evers has approved a budget with […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Announces Excellence in Ag Finalists
Four individuals have been selected as Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Excellence in Ag finalists and will compete in December for the top honor. The Excellence in Ag award recognizes members of […]
Farm Bureau Names Achievement Award Finalists
Three finalists will vie for the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist Achievement Award this December. “This year’s finalists are some of the best and brightest young farmers in […]
Meet: Scott Thompson
Wisconsin Farm Provides a Berry Experience to Visitors It’s often used in the real estate business, but the phrase ‘location, location, location’ could be used to describe the success that […]
Summer Cookout Costs Less Than $6 per Person
According to the latest informal Wisconsin Farm Bureau Marketbasket survey the total cost of 14 food items used to host a summer cookout for 10 totaled $56.47. The same survey […]
Addressing the ‘Wolf’ in the Room
Wisconsin DNR reports that the wolf population has grown from 14 wolves in 1985 to more than 900 in 2018. This remarkable comeback is due in part to education, legal […]
Wisconsin Legislature Approves State Budget, Supports Ag Items
On Tuesday, the state Assembly passed the biennial budget with a 60-39 vote. On Wednesday afternoon, the state Senate approved the biennial budget with a 17-16 vote. “Wisconsin Farm Bureau […]
Farm Bureau’s Dairy Committee: Grassroots in Action
Don’t you wish we had a crystal ball to predict the future of the dairy community and tell us the perfect solution? Heck, I’d love to be able to trust […]