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, […]
Mama, WHY?
Simon Sinek developed “The Golden Circle” and the synopsis is that influential leaders gain respect and a following by explaining why they are doing something, then how they will do […]
Rooted in Positivity
When I signed up for Farm Bureau 5 years ago, I just wanted to compete in the Young Farmer and Agriculturist Discussion Meet. I had a fondness of speaking contests […]
A Visit to Remember
Rural Route Opinion Column: Jim Holte It took a moment for it to sink it when I was asked to host U.S. Secretary Sonny Perdue on my farm. It didn’t […]
Are you Preaching to the Choir?
Rural Route Opinion Column: Sarah Marketon Vance Crowe, Director of Millennial Engagement at Monsanto, stopped me dead in my tracks and made me critically evaluate how I advocate for agriculture. […]
All In A Day’s Work…
Guest blog: Marian Viney It might be a media request call, a member calling in for their membership number, details about a member benefit or to talk to one of […]
The Stumble Upon Farming
I met my wife while working at a cabinet shop. I installed the wood work in her parents’ house. We were both dating other people at the time, but began […]
Relationships, Relationships, Relationships
I vividly remember the first time our Wisconsin Farm Bureau Leadership Institute Class XI met back in January. That day I walked into a quiet room with nearly everyone else […]
Will You be a Servant?
You hear, “supper is ready,” and respond, “awe mom, the Pederson farm isn’t done yet!” Doesn’t she realize you need to get this field done before the rain comes tomorrow? […]