On March 6, wildfires swept through an estimated 1.5 million acres in Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma and Colorado.Farmers and ranchers in those areas need your help. Your donation to one of the […]
Farm Bureau Leaders Visit D.C.
Graduates of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Leadership Institute and Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Board of Directors visited Washington, D.C. February 27-March 3. The trip marked the completion of the Leadership Institute, […]
Mess Named 2017 AgVocate of the Year at Wisconsin Ag Women’s Summit
Carrie Mess of Milford was named the 2017 AgVocate of the Year at the Wisconsin Ag Women’s Summit held March 10 and 11 in Madison. More than 250 women were […]
DATCP Clarifies Age Requirements for Pesticide Use
DATCP has been getting questions lately from farmers about changes to pesticide use laws – specifically to new requirements that pesticide handlers and applicators be at least 18 years old. It’s […]
Leopold Conservation Award® Program Seeks Nominees
Sand County Foundation, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board and Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association are accepting applications for the $10,000 Leopold Conservation Award, which honors Wisconsin […]
Relationships, Relationships, Relationships
I vividly remember the first time our Wisconsin Farm Bureau Leadership Institute Class XI met back in January. That day I walked into a quiet room with nearly everyone else […]
Will You be a Servant?
You hear, “supper is ready,” and respond, “awe mom, the Pederson farm isn’t done yet!” Doesn’t she realize you need to get this field done before the rain comes tomorrow? […]
The Price of Inspiration
I suffer from analysis paralysis. It is not technically a medical condition, but it is a real thing. Oftentimes I find myself overwhelmed by the constant to do’s, advocate for […]
Four Things You’re Doing Wrong on Social Media
Your actions on social media could be amplifying our opponents’ voices. Scary, huh! I have been involved with social media for 10 years. Since joining the Dairy Business Association as […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Supports National Day of Action to Encourage Immigration Reform
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation supports the New American Economy’s (NAE) National Day of Action and immigration reform campaign. The campaign kicks off today with the launch of the Map […]
Nearly 200 Attend Farm Bureau’s FFA Farm Forum
Nearly 200 high school juniors from across Wisconsin attended the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s FFA Farm Forum in Wisconsin Rapids, February 17-18. “Wisconsin Farm Bureau takes pride in hosting this special […]
Ag Day at the Capitol is March 8
Ag Day at the Capitol will be held March 8 at the Monona Terrace in Madison. Ag Day at the Capitol is the largest gathering of farmers from across the […]