Eric and Kadence Senkowski, District 2
WFBF YFA Committee Representatives
Farm Bureau member since: Kadence – 2018 | Eric – 2022
Why do you value your Farm Bureau membership?
We value our Farm Bureau membership for countless reasons, but one of the biggest is because even at over 50,000 members, if you want your voice to be heard, it can be and it’s pretty simple to make it happen. Not only are WFBF staff, state board directors and county leaders willing to listen to you, they intentionally seek out the questions, concerns and thoughts of the members. It’s a great feeling to be in such a highly regarded organization with individuals up and down the chain that are approachable and receptive.
What has been your favorite Farm Bureau program/event/etc. and why?
Our favorite Farm Bureau event is the District 2 Golf Outing. Eric golfs and Kadence works registration and the putting contest. It’s a well-run, relaxed event that provides us the opportunity to spend a summer day out on the beautiful Oaks Golf Course, networking with other District 2 members, industry professionals, insurance agents and anyone else who wants to join in the fun, while also raising money for the counties to continue offering opportunities for their members.
What would you tell YFA members about getting involved in the YFA program?
We understand how difficult it can be at this stage to juggle all the chaos of life, but please prioritize being involved in the YFA program in some capacity. While there are hundreds of things vying for your time and attention, you will never get back the opportunities within the program and you can’t push it off until “later.” We bet if you ask anyone who’s aged out about YFA, no one will tell you they wish they had done less, but most will tell you they wish they had done more. You don’t have to do everything, but you should do something. Talk to your county YFA chair about the opportunities and see what is best suited for you. You won’t regret it!
Best words of advice/words of wisdom.
If you wish to get the most out of your Farm Bureau membership, you will have to step out of your comfort zone at some point. When stepping out of your comfort zone, one thing we like to remember is don’t worry about what everyone else is thinking of you, chances are they aren’t thinking about you. We’re all so focused on ourselves and what we’re doing, that we rarely notice the mistakes or fumbles of others, so it’s nothing to be worried about.
Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist Program is supported by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation.
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