Wisconsin Farm Bureau commends the state Assembly’s passage of Assembly Bills 73, 74 and 75 today. Along with 12 other state agricultural organizations, WFBF submitted a letter to members of […]
Joint Committee on Finance Supports Ag Items in Proposed Budget
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is supportive of the recent votes from the Joint Committee on Finance members on issues that impact the state’s farming community. “Wisconsin Farm Bureau would like […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Statement on Jim Spradlin’s Retirement
On Friday June 10, GROWMARK’s CEO, Jim Spradlin, announced to the GROWMARK Board of Directors he will retire on February 28, 2022. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Krentz released […]
Gerbitz Hired as Director of Sustainability Communications and Partnerships
Rachel Gerbitz has been hired as WFBF’s Director of Sustainability Communications and Partnerships. In this newly-created role, Gerbitz will oversee WFBF’s sustainability communication efforts. She will create educational resources and […]
Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Hosts Summer Trainings
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Agriculture in the Classroom program will offer three virtual and two in-person summer trainings for teachers, volunteers, home school parents, 4-H and FFA leaders, and others […]
Plainfield Student Wins Ag in the Classroom Essay Contest
Elli Rettler, a fourth-grade student from Plainfield, is the state winner of the Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Essay Contest. Wisconsin fourth- and fifth-grade students were asked to write a […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Names Heroes of Hope
Justin Schroepfer of Langlade County has been named Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Hero of Hope in the organization’s inaugural Heroes of Hope campaign. Heroes of Hope, a subset of the #FarmNeighborsCare […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Seeks District 4 Coordinator
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 […]
Sonnentag, Viney Have New Responsibilities on Wisconsin Farm Bureau Team
Two members of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation staff team have new responsibilities. Sonnentag Named Director of Media Relations and Outreach Cassie Sonnentag has been named WFBF’s Director of Media […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Launches Heroes of Hope Campaign
To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation (WFBF) is recognizing farmers through its Heroes of Hope campaign. Heroes of Hope is focused on shedding light on […]
Farmers and Motorists Should Work Together to Keep Roadways Safe
Spring is here, which means one thing for farmers: It’s time to hit the fields. Road travel with agricultural implements is an increased hazard, and often a dreaded part of […]
Export Initiative will Help Farmers, Agribusinesses and Rural Communities
Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Kevin Krentz spoke at a press conference today held at the state Capitol. He spoke in support of the agricultural export initiative proposed by Rep. Tony […]
