On December 12, 2017, in Wisconsin Dells, UW Discovery Farms will host its 6th annual conference geared towards farmers, that emphasizes strategies that work on farms, and for the improvement […]
10 Things You Need to Know Before You Celebrate National Cheese Curd Day
Culver’s, the Wisconsin-based restaurant chain known for championing Cheese Curds, created a list of the 10 things to know before celebrating National Cheese Curd Day on Sunday, October 15. 1. […]
9 Fall Harvest Safety Tips
When it comes to fall harvest, there’s a lot to be done in a short amount of time. Top that off with shorter days and colder weather, and you get […]
Investment Needed to Improve State’s Broadband
Rural Route Opinion Column – Leslie Svacina High-speed internet, or broadband, has become a vital utility in our lives. One that could arguably be grouped with electricity, water and sewer; […]
Relationships Matter
Rural Route Opinion Column – Amy Eckelberg This isn’t your typical column about relationships. I won’t be discussing how to get out of the dog house or 10 date ideas […]
A Visit to Remember
Rural Route Opinion Column: Jim Holte It took a moment for it to sink it when I was asked to host U.S. Secretary Sonny Perdue on my farm. It didn’t […]
Farm Bureau Helps Consumers Connect to Pig Famers in Wisconsin
Pigs may not be the first thing that comes to mind when talking about Wisconsin agriculture, but during October Pork Month Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is helping pig farmers share […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Supports Industrial Hemp Legislation
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation will testify in support of proposed legislation that will allow Wisconsin farmers to grow industrial hemp. On October 10, the state Senate Committee on Agriculture, […]
Ag in the Classroom Program Announces Book of the Year and Essay Contest Topic
The 2018 Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Book of the Year is written by Wisconsin native Tracy Nelson Maurer. “John Deere, That’s Who!” educates students about agricultural advancements in technology, […]
Ag in the Classroom Deadlines Approach
October 15 is the deadline for some Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom projects and initiatives. Mini-Grant Applications: Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom offers grants up to $100 to pre-school through […]
Food Prices Increase Slightly in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Marketbasket survey that tracks the average price of 16 food items used to prepare one or more meals cost $49.66. The survey items cost 1.3 percent […]
Caroline O’Brien Joins Wisconsin Farm Bureau Team
Caroline O’Brien has been hired as Bookkeeper II for the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s operations division. “I am proud to be part of a non-profit that promotes and supports our […]