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 […]
True Grassroots: Growing a Future
We are a grassroots organization. It is a title that we at Farm Bureau wear with justifiable pride. But what does “grassroots,” really mean? As a Young Farmer and Agriculturalist […]
Harvest Weight Exemption Start Date Moves to August 1
Governor Scott Walker has signed a Wisconsin Farm Bureau-backed bill that allows farmers additional time to operate at increased weight limits during the fall harvest. Senate Bill 509, authored by […]
Governor Walker Signs Improvements to IOH Laws
Governor Scott Walker has signed a Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation-backed bill that makes changes to the state’s laws regarding the use of farm machinery on roadways. Senate Bill 448, authored […]
Manure Piping Bill Signed Into Law
Governor Scott Walker has signed a Wisconsin Farm Bureau-backed bill that would give clear authority for local municipalities to permit the piping of liquid manure within a highway right-of-way. Senate […]
Two Drastically Different Elections
We have all tired, in recent months, of the constant political bombardment on every TV news program. It would be bearable if candidates would stick to issues and solutions. The […]