Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte issued the following statement regarding Governor Scott Walker’s budget proposal. “Governor Walker’s budget proposal is good for Wisconsin’s farm families and the $88 […]
Will You Accept a Challenge?
For those who choose production agriculture as a way of life, I’m sure you are familiar with the infamous way that events unfold so unexpectedly just when your bags are […]
Marketon Named Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Director of Communications
Sarah Marketon has been hired by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation as its Director of Communications. Marketon will be responsible for managing WFBF’s social media accounts, wfbf.com and video projects. […]
Meet Ryan Prellwitz
Vines & Rushes: Taking Local to a New Level As you enter Vines & Rushes Winery you see a contrast of new and old. Accents from recycled barn wood and […]
Crossing the Border
Prior to this year’s American Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Convention in Phoenix, Arizona, Tim and I traveled three hours south to Yuma, where we visited our friend’s lettuce farm. During […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Supports Wolf Delisting Bill
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation supports the Gray Wolf Delisting Bill, H.R. 424, co-authored in the House of Representatives by Congressman Sean Duffy and Congressman Collin Peterson (D-MN) and S. […]
Culver’s Sponsors FFA Day at National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show
Culver’s is supporting the country’s next generation of agricultural leaders by sponsoring FFA Day at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Trade Show on Friday, Feb. 3, in Nashville, Tennessee. The […]
Discovery Farms Introduces The WaterWay Network
The Discovery Farms Programs of Wisconsin and Minnesota are excited to announce the launch of an online farmer-only discussion forum. The discussion forum, known as The WaterWay Network, is a […]
Knigge Farms in Omro to Host Prime Time TV Show
Knigge Farms is no stranger to visitors. The farm routinely welcomes school and church groups as well as travelers from across the country and around the world to tour the […]
Matching Grants Available Through Ag in the Classroom
The Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Program is accepting applications for matching grants that will be awarded to groups to promote agricultural literacy in K-12 schools. Ag in the Classroom […]
Farm Bureau Member Benefit with Polaris Ending Jan. 13
Effective Jan. 13, 2017, the member benefit discount partnership between Farm Bureau and Polaris will end. “The program, which was launched in July 2014, has been a popular member benefit […]
‘AgVocate of the Year’ Award Nominations Due January 6
Nominations are open for the 2017 AgVocate of the Year award, to be named at the Wisconsin Ag Women’s Summit held on March 10-11, 2017. Women nominated must actively and […]