The number of opportunities that I have had by being involved with Wisconsin Farm Bureau have been countless! Once again, I was chosen to attend the Washington D.C. Fly-In and […]
Let’s Celebrate Agriculture
The 4th of July is one of the most celebrated holidays in America. While you’re celebrating the history of our country with family and friends, it’s also a great time […]
New NR 151 Rules the Result of Collaboration
Clean Wisconsin and Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation issued the following statement after the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced updates to Natural Resources 151 to protect drinking water for Northeast Wisconsin will […]
Your Dairy Checkoff Dollars at Work
Dairy isn’t just a key economic engine of the state and it’s not just the beating heart of Wisconsin – the dairy industry IS Wisconsin. Every carton of milk, stick […]
Overall Marketbasket Survey Price Slightly Higher but Beef and Milk a Bargain
According to the latest Wisconsin Farm Bureau Marketbasket, an informal survey, the total cost of 14 food items that can be used to host a summer picnic for 10 people […]
Meet: Alex Bringe
For Bringe, A Love for Beef is No Joke His sense of humor and passion for agriculture are two things you’ll notice quickly when meeting Vernon County Farm Bureau member […]
Keeping Our “Head” in the Game
Keep your head in the game! I have heard many coaches, players and broadcasters shout those instructions many times during my 33 years of playing, watching and enjoying sporting events. […]
Meet: Tom and Kari Riley
Goat Farming a New Venture for Riley Family Tom and Kari Riley enjoy raising their children on the farm along with a variety of animals. Although goat farming wasn’t something […]
Take A Look Through A Different Lens
Agriculture is one of the leading industries in Wisconsin, so it is disappointing to see institutions hiring speakers that spread misinformation about agriculture. I attended a presentation given by Vandana […]
Young Farm Bureau Members Advocate for Agriculture in D.C.
Farm Bureau’s young leaders became lobbyists for a day while meeting with Wisconsin’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. on June 6. The issues discussed were trade, immigration and the farm […]
Meet: Charlie Knigge
Knigge Family Proves Farmers Are Fond of Innovation Charlie Knigge was a high school sophomore in 1992 when he bought his first cows. The Knigge family had Guernsey cows prior […]
Ag in the Classroom Awards Grants to Fund Ag Literacy Projects
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation’s Ag in the Classroom program has awarded nearly $9,300 to schools and organizations to expand agricultural literacy. Groups, schools and organizations can apply for up […]