In a heartwarming ceremony at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s 104th Annual Meeting in Wisconsin Dells on December 3, Representative Gary Tauchen was bestowed with the prestigious Distinguished Service to […]
This Matters
“Oh we have this lady today.” I heard one of my 6th graders say as he walked in the classroom. “‘This lady?’” I thought, “Am I really so unimportant that […]
Meet 2023 Distinguished Service to Farm Bureau Award Recipient Rob Klussendorf
Taylor County Farm Bureau member Rob Klussendorf was awarded the highest award Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation bestows upon its members, the Distinguished Service to Farm Bureau award. Rob has been […]
A Lifetime of Service: Thank You, Wes Raddatz
Over the years, Wes Raddatz has served the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation in countless roles, in countless ways. And yet, Wes will proudly say, “I’ve gotten so much more from […]
Leaders of the Land®: Rochelle Schnadt
Evan and Rochelle Schnadt farm near Lodi, WI. They raise, harvest and process specialty grains for their processing business called Heartland Craft Grains. Their products are enjoyed at family tables, […]
Your Support Results in WFBF Program Achievements
In 2023, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation proudly continued its support of many important agricultural education and leadership programs across the state. As a nonprofit, the Foundation relies on the […]
Contribute to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation through Your IRA
Need to take a required minimum distribution from your IRA in 2023? A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) to a charity like Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation could help satisfy your distribution […]
Leaders of the Land®: Ed Rippley
Name: Ed Rippley Farm: Rippley Family Farms Location: Waumandee, WI Farm Bureau: Buffalo Generation: 2nd Ed Rippley raises chickens on his family farm in the heart of the driftless region […]
Leaders of the Land™: Leslie Svacina
Name: Leslie Svacina Farm: Cylon Rolling Acres Location: Deer Park, WI Farm Bureau: St. Croix County Generation: 1st Leslie Svacina raises meat goats and sheep in Western Wisconsin. On […]
Federal Issue Update: Agriculture Labor Reform
American agricultural employers have long utilized foreign workers on a temporary basis, regarding them as an important labor resource. At the same time, the relatively low wages and acceptance of […]
Loving the Land: Five Farmer Valentines
Did you pick out the perfect Valentine’s Day card for your sweetheart yet? The sometimes-cheesy selections in the card aisle probably say things like “I am devoted to you” or […]
Celebrate National Ag Day with Local Farmers
Did you know that March 22 is National Ag Day? That’s right, there is an entire day dedicated to celebrating farmers, agriculturists and others in the food and transportation industry […]