Not too long ago I was in the barn during milking time, deep within the routine of preparing swollen udders to let down their milk. I started washing some teats […]
Worried You’re Heavy and Wide?
Get the skinny on IOH from Rob Richard… I will be the first to admit that Wisconsin’s Implements of Husbandry (IOH) law can be confusing. The last thing I want […]
One Hand at a Time
My favorite time of year is the spring. I love the sight of my perennials peeking through the ground, the smell of the tulips blooming, the sound of the tractor […]
What do you think about third party audits?
Third party auditing has existed in the agriculture community for some time. Most of these audits have been for fruit and vegetable farms to address food safety and handling. Today’s […]
Using a New Tool to Grow Grassroots Policy
For many, the words “Farm Bureau” conjure up a grassroots system of gathering input. Nowhere is this approach more evident than in how Farm Bureau’s members adopt legislative policy each […]
Encouraging More Farmers
It’s not exactly a secret that the American farm population is a dwindling one. Our productivity given our lack of sheer numbers is absolutely astounding and continued innovation in production […]
Pioneering the Future of Agriculture
Collegiate Farm Bureau at UW-Platteville hosted the third annual Ag Day on Campus on April 29. This year’s theme was “Pioneering the Future of Agriculture” in correspondence with UW-Platteville’s […]
You Don’t Know What You Have Until It’s Gone
Author’s note: this post was written with permission from the Sontag family. The saying, “You don’t know what you have until it’s gone,” never rang more true than it did […]
Learning to Listen with our Ears and Speak with our Hearts
American agriculture is buzzing with many pride-driven messages including; We Grow – You Eat, No farms = No food, and Give us a Break, We’re just trying to Feed the […]
Strange Bedfellows
Definition of hipster: a person who follows the latest trends and fashions, especially those regarded as being outside the cultural mainstream Love them or hate them, hipsters are here and […]
Ag Day on Campus is Just the Beginning
One of my favorite things about being a Farm Bureau member is knowing that I’m part of an organization that wields a lot of power when it comes to advocating […]
Have you heard of the Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R)?
The Young Farmer and Agriculturist Program is the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s program for members 18-35. We have a committee to lead the program which is made up of nine individuals […]