The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is helping farmers share their stories with the Takeover Tuesday and Ask A Farmer Friday programs. Takeover Tuesday is the one day a week where a Farm Bureau member maintains the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Instagram and/or Snapchat account. They use these platforms to talk about their passion for the agricultural […]
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Farm Bureau Helps Farmers Get Social
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Boe Hired as New Local Affairs Director, Olson Named District 4 Coordinator
Steve Boe has been hired as the Director of Local Affairs for Wisconsin Farm Bureau. In this newly-created position, Boe will work with county Farm Bureaus to respond to local ordinances and issues and assist in conducting meetings to inform local governmental officials about agriculture within their county. “Working with county Farm Bureaus to strengthen […]
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Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Awards Grants to Fund Ag Literacy Projects
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation’s Ag in the Classroom program has awarded 26 matching grants to schools and organizations to expand agricultural literacy. Totaling $11,964, the grants will fund activities that teach students about agriculture. Groups, schools and organizations can apply for up to $500 to support their project, provided they had a source of […]
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Survey Says… Food Prices are Low in Wisconsin
Shoppers are seeing lower costs at the grocery store according to the latest Wisconsin Farm Bureau Marketbasket survey of 16 basic food items used to prepare one or more meals. It showed that the average cost of these items was $48.98. That is $0.02 (or 0.04 percent) less than the same survey conducted last fall […]
State Senate Passes High Capacity Well Bill
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation applauds the Wisconsin State Senate’s passage of a bill that provides certainty to farmers with existing high capacity wells on their farms. The bill specifically addresses replacement, reconstruction and transfer of ownership of existing high capacity well permits. “It is important for farmers with high capacity wells to have financial […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Encourages Action for Wisconsin Dairy Farmers
Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Jim Holte issued the following statement regarding the numerous dairy farmers who have been dropped by their processors. “Recently dairy farmers across Wisconsin have been given a notice that they will no longer have a processor for their milk supply. This is concerning and something our organization does not take lightly. […]
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Wisconsin Farm Bureau Seeks District 4 Coordinator
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is seeking applicants for the position of District 4 Coordinator in West Central Wisconsin. Duties include working with volunteer Farm Bureau leaders in a six-county territory to develop and implement programs to serve Farm Bureau members; organizing and conducting activities that result in membership growth in each county, serving as […]
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Wisconsin Farm Bureau Supports National Day of Action to Encourage Immigration Reform
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation supports the New American Economy’s (NAE) National Day of Action and immigration reform campaign. The campaign kicks off today with the launch of the Map of Impact that includes updated immigration statistics by state and congressional district and is available at newamericaneconomy.org/locations. This campaign highlights the power of immigrants in communities […]
Nearly 200 Attend Farm Bureau’s FFA Farm Forum
Nearly 200 high school juniors from across Wisconsin attended the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s FFA Farm Forum in Wisconsin Rapids, February 17-18. “Wisconsin Farm Bureau takes pride in hosting this special event with the FFA to help develop our next generation of agriculture leaders,” said Jim Holte, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President. During the two-day event […]
Bragger, Daniels and Gorder to Serve on AFBF Issue Advisory Committees
Three members of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Board have been named to American Farm Bureau’s Issue Advisory Committees. The 15 committees will meet in conjunction with the Advocacy Conference held in Washington, D.C. at the end of February. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s Issue Advisory Committees provide an avenue for Farm Bureau’s grassroots leaders […]
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