The 2018 Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Book of the Year is written by Wisconsin native Tracy Nelson Maurer. “John Deere, That’s Who!” educates students about agricultural advancements in technology, […]
Ag in the Classroom Deadlines Approach
October 15 is the deadline for some Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom projects and initiatives. Mini-Grant Applications: Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom offers grants up to $100 to pre-school through […]
Finalists Named in Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award® Program
Sand County Foundation, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board and Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association are proud to announce the finalists for the prestigious Wisconsin Leopold Conservation […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Statement on Secretary Brancel’s Retirement
Yesterday at the Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection meeting in Tomahawk, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Secretary Ben Brancel announced he will retire on August […]
Rural Mutual Continues to be Recognized as One of the Nation’s Best Insurance Companies
Madison-based Rural Mutual Insurance Company (Rural Mutual) announces its selection as a ‘Ward’s 50® Top Performer.’ This marks nine consecutive years the company has been recognized for this award. Annually, […]
The Price is Right: Have a Cookout
The price of a cookout this year will be slightly less than last summer according to the latest Wisconsin Farm Bureau Marketbasket survey. The informal survey shows the total cost […]
High Capacity Well Bill Signed into Law
Governor Scott Walker has signed a Wisconsin Farm Bureau-backed bill into law that provides certainty to farmers with existing high capacity wells on their farms. Senate Bill 76 authored by […]
Farmers Encouraged to Attend NRCS’s Local Working Group Meetings
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte is encouraging farmers to attend the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service’s 2017 Local Working Group meetings. Eighteen public meetings are […]
GM Discount Ending May 31, 2017
The GM Farm Bureau discount will expire May 31, 2017. This is your last opportunity to save big on Chevy, GMC and Buick models! Eligible Wisconsin Farm Bureau members receive a […]
State Assembly Passes High Capacity Well Bill
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation applauds the Wisconsin State Assembly’s passage of a bill that provides certainty to farmers with existing high capacity wells on their farms. Senate Bill 76 […]
UW Discovery Farms to Add 24 On-Farm Sites in Northeast Wisconsin
As part of UW Discovery Farms’ newest project focused on tile drainage and soil health, the program will partner with farmers and local resources in Brown, Kewaunee-southern Door, Manitowoc and […]
Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Program Hosts Day Training for Teachers, Volunteers
An action-packed classroom training for teachers and volunteers will be offered by Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom on Thursday, July 6. Teachers of all grade levels and subject areas including […]