“The FDA rejected petitions to the White House for mandatory labeling of GMOs. This is a victory for consumers and farmers alike. This administration has long been a champion for […]
Nominate a Top Rural Development Initiative
Wisconsin Rural Partners, Inc., is now accepting nominations to recognize 2016 Top Rural Development Initiatives. Any project, activity or even a whole community in rural Wisconsin is eligible. Initiatives do not have […]
Thanksgiving Dinner Costs Less in 2015
Despite high wholesale costs of turkey The cost of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner will be down slightly from last year according to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s annual look at the […]
2016 Health Insurance Open Enrollment is Now Open!
On November 1, 2015, Rural Mutual Insurance Company started to help WFBF members navigate 2016’s Health Insurance Open Enrollment. WFBF members have the ability to quote, compare, and purchase individual […]
Meuer Farm Named 2015 Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award® Recipient
Sand County Foundation, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation and the Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association are proud to announce Meuer Farm is the recipient of Wisconsin’s Leopold Conservation Award®. The […]
Movember is Here
Movember is here, and it’s time to shave for a cause. Support prostate cancer awareness by growing a mustache – starting now! If you can’t sport a ‘stache, you can […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Testifies at Waters of the U.S. Hearing
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte was one of six who testified at a field hearing held on Friday, November 13, by the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental […]
AFBF Asks Supreme Court to Stop EPA Abuse of Clean Water Act Powers
The American Farm Bureau Federation and a coalition of agricultural and builder groups today asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court ruling that allows the Environmental Protection […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Applauds Passage of Law to Help Towns with Road Repair
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is applauding the passage of a new law that helps towns with road repair and maintenance. Governor Scott Walker signed Senate Bill 118 into law […]
Hunters, Landowners Must Heed Trespass Law
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation wants to make sure hunters and rural landowners are aware of Wisconsin’s trespass law for the upcoming deer hunting season. “Good communication between hunters and […]
World Dairy Expo Cheese Stand Sells Record Number of Sandwiches
More than 28,080 sandwiches were sold at the student-run cheese stand at World Dairy Expo this year, surpassing the previous record by more than 600 sandwiches. Collegiate Farm Bureau at […]
Poll Shows Broad Support for Endangered Species Act Reform
Most Americans think the Endangered Species Act is outdated and needs to be revised, a survey by Morning Consult shows. The poll conducted in early August adds impetus to congressional […]