One-two-three-four! United States Marine Corps! The echoes of boot camp chants have since been replaced with calling out cow ear tag numbers “two-five-nine-one” during herd health checks. It’s been thirteen […]
Food, Faith and Farm Bureau
This summer was a little different than others. As if my husband and I needed to spend more hours on the road, we did. Every mile was worth it though, […]
No Regrets
As Wisconsin Farm Bureau celebrates its centennial, a new era is also in store for me. In December, I’m retiring from the WFBF Board of Directors. Beginning in December of […]
Wiedenbeck Reflects on AFBF Women’s Communications Boot Camp
Sometimes it isn’t easy taking time away from home. It can get discouraging to continue to take advantage of opportunities that are presented to you in order to avoid any […]
See the Value in Voting
Throughout the years, I have seen quite a few elections. I won’t admit to how many, but I will reminisce on the election between Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford. I […]
Shifting Perceptions Increases Need for Local Efforts
I have an old poster in my shop that reads, ‘Farming. Now that’s a noble profession.’ While I love that poster, every time I see it I can’t help but […]
Why Engaging on Social Media Actually Matters
How many times have you been scrolling through your Facebook newsfeed and read a post or article that you agreed with, but just kept scrolling without dropping a like, share […]
YFA Washington, D.C. Fly-in
The number of opportunities that I have had by being involved with Wisconsin Farm Bureau have been countless! Once again, I was chosen to attend the Washington D.C. Fly-In and […]
Office Depot® and OfficeMax® Benefits Pay
Did you know that Wisconsin Farm Bureau members can receive money-saving discounts at Office Depot and OfficeMax on products and services? Outagamie County Farm Bureau member Kelly Oudenhoven makes great […]
John Deere GreenFleet™ Program Helps Members Save
When Waupaca County Farm Bureau member Rick Nowak learned about the John Deere GreenFleet™ Loyalty Rewards program he decided to purchase a new piece of equipment. “I ordered a new […]
Time Flies …
Originally published in the February|March 2018 issue of Rural Route A little over a year ago, I found myself nervously packing my bag for a job interview that led me […]
Of Love and Farm Bureau
When you think of Valentine’s Day typically you think of flowers, candies and hearts. That’s why you would be surprised to hear this Valentine’s Day reminds us of discussion meet, […]
