As more and more people assign complex human feelings to animals it seems people care more about the well-being of animals than their fellow humans. Need proof? Consider the story […]
Study: Wisconsin Agriculture Benefits from Trans-Pacific Partnership
A proposed trade agreement could boost agricultural cash receipts by more than $172 million, net exports by more than $172 million and add more than 700 jobs to Wisconsin’s economy. […]
Making Time to CHOOSE to Lead
I don’t have enough time. I’m not experienced enough. I’m too young. I’m too old. I’m not a “typical” farmer. There are dozens of reasons that could be given for […]
Wedig Named Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom Intern
Alison Wedig of Darlington is the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Ag in the Classroom intern. “Watching students light up as they began to understand the importance of agriculture has made […]
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 19-20. “The Wisconsin Farm Bureau takes pride in hosting this […]
What National Ag Day Means to Me
This year National Ag Day will be celebrated on March 15, 2016 during National Ag Week, March 13-19. The Agriculture Council of America hosts the campaign on a national level […]
Students Across the Country to Celebrate FFA Week
Agriculture plays a key role in our daily lives and in a variety of ways. Next week, more than half a million FFA members will celebrate the role agriculture plays […]
Participate in National Ag Day on March 15
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is encouraging the agriculture community to celebrate National Ag Day on March 15. #WIAgProud Campaign Wisconsin Farm Bureau is bringing back the #WIAgProud campaign for […]
Taking ‘Zero in Wisconsin’ to Heart
I never thought much about the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s ‘Zero in Wisconsin’ campaign, until now. Recent accidents involving tractors, and a personal incident from five years ago, have me […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Seeks Administrative Assistant
Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – OPERATIONS Reports To: Executive Director of Operations Responsibilities: Provide general administrative work for the Executive Director of Operations. Assist with WFBF Annual Meeting as required. Assist […]
Jill Bennwitz Promoted to Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Executive Assistant
Jill Bennwitz has been promoted to Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Executive Assistant. Bennwitz will bring 35 years of work experience to her new role between the Madison-based Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation […]
Family Mealtime… Is it Important??
Family mealtime is sometimes hard to make time for, but let’s consider the statistics… With family mealtimes, your child may be… -35% less likely to engage in disordered eating -24% […]