Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist committee is excited to announce new award categories for its members. Applications for the Outstanding Agriculture Professional Award and Farming for the Future […]
Farm Bureau, Rural Mutual Support New Food + Farm Exploration Center
Rural Mutual Insurance Company and Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation are proud to contribute to the Food + Farm Exploration Center, which broke ground on Friday, April 29 in Plover, Wis. […]
Safety is a Common Goal on Wisconsin Roads
As days get warmer, the itch to hit the field gets stronger. It’s springtime in Wisconsin, which means planting season is getting underway for farmers across the state. Traveling with […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Hosts Second Annual Heroes of Hope Campaign
To celebrate National Mental Health Awareness Month, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is once again recognizing farmers through its Heroes of Hope campaign. Heroes of Hope is focused on shedding light […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Member Selected for National Advocacy Program
Rachel Harmann, a Door County Farm Bureau member, has been chosen to participate in the American Farm Bureau’s eleventh class of the Partners in Advocacy Leadership honors program along with […]
Farmer-Led Conservation Support Bill Signed by Governor Evers
On April 8, a Wisconsin Farm Bureau and Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association supported bill prioritizing farmer-led conservation efforts to optimize nitrogen application on farms was signed into law […]
Farm Bureau Leaders Ignited by Recent Conference
Wisconsin Farm Bureau hosted its biannual IGNITE Conference at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Stevens Point, March 25-26. Co-sponsored by Rural Mutual Insurance Company, IGNITE stands for Innovate, Grow, […]
Schaefer Hired as Ag in the Classroom Coordinator
Beth Schaefer has been named the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Agriculture in the Classroom Coordinator. “Beth’s experience working directly with education and promotion programs, engaging volunteers and collaborating with stakeholders […]
Evaluating Runoff Risk Prior to Manure Spreading
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is encouraging farmers to plan ahead in order to reduce the risk of manure runoff incidents. The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) offers […]
Agricultural Groups Praise Passage of AB 727 / SB 677
Fifteen agricultural organizations came together to praise Senate leadership and the authors of legislation that prioritizes farmer-led conservation efforts to reduce nitrogen on farms. They are Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, […]
Prepare. Prevent. Protect.’ is Theme of Agricultural Safety Awareness Program Week, March 7 – 11
Sharing resources that will help farmers keep safety top-of- mind through the Agricultural Safety Awareness Program is a priority of county and state Farm Bureau leaders across the nation. As […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Statement on Farm & Industry Short Course Changes
On March 2, the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences made an announcement regarding significant changes to its Farm & Industry Short Course. The following statement can […]
