I took one last glance over my shoulder into the living room, through the dining room and out the large windows facing south to the beloved view of my mom, […]
The Better Storyteller Wins
Born a farmer’s daughter and only child, my grandmother quickly became her father’s “right-hand man” on the farm as his health declined. She loves to talk about the time she […]
Survey Shows Grocery Prices Down in Wisconsin
Lower energy prices coupled with rebounding supplies of beef, eggs and dairy means lower food prices. That was the finding of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Marketbasket survey of 16 basic […]
Volunteers for Agriculture® Endorse Rebecca Bradley for Supreme Court
The Volunteers for Agriculture Committee has endorsed Justice Rebecca Bradley in the April 5 election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Justice Rebecca Bradley has a firm understanding of the issues […]
Quick Healthy Snack: Spice Up Your Life With Popcorn!
Chronic diseases account for approximately two-thirds of all deaths in Wisconsin. These diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and some types of cancer, may be prevented and/or controlled with a […]
Are Kids in the Kitchen a Good Idea? Yes!
Cooking may soon be a lost art. More and more people are eating out; fewer high schools are offering cooking classes; and processed foods are everywhere. Parents (and grandparents) can […]
Scratches and Stories: What Agriculture Means to Me
They say you can tell a lot about a person just by looking at their hands. If that’s true, then my hands and the hands of every other farmer have […]
Plant Change or Reap Uncertainty
Recently when talking to my husband about taking an upcoming trip he said, “I need to know which vehicle we’re taking so I can make sure it’s in working order.” […]
Deb Reinhart Named 2016 AgVocate of the Year at Wisconsin Ag Women’s Summit
Deb Reinhart, New Holstein, was recognized as a true promoter of agriculture, being named the 2016 AgVocate of the Year at the Wisconsin Ag Women’s Summit held March 4 and […]
My Relationship with the Internet: It’s Complicated
I’m a millennial and I work in communications. I adore all things Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat. You’d think I would love the Internet, but lately I would list our […]
Farmers Must Seize this ‘Watershed Moment’
In the previous issue of Rural Route, President Holte’s column ‘Rethinking Manure Management’ asked farmers to step up their game when it comes to minimizing manure’s potential environmental impact. This […]
Morton to Represent Farm Bureau on Wisconsin 4-H Foundation
Arch Morton Jr., a Rock County grain farmer, will represent the Wisconsin Farm Bureau on the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation’s Board of Directors. Morton was appointed to serve a three-year term […]