The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation’s Ag in the Classroom program has awarded nearly $9,017 to schools and organizations to expand agricultural literacy. Groups, schools and organizations can apply for up […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation and Wisconsin Hemp Alliance Applaud Growing Opportunities Act
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation and the Wisconsin Hemp Alliance applaud the release of the Growing Opportunities Act authored by, Senator Testin Senator Taylor, Representative Kurtz and Representative Considine for […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Testifies to Speaker’s Task Force on Water Quality
On Wednesday, April 3, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte testified in front of the Speaker’s Task Force on Water Quality. Holte’s testimony stressed the importance of engaging farmers […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Seeking Director of Member Relations
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is seeking applicants for the position of Director of Member Relations, based in Madison. Duties include serving as staff advisor to the WFBF Promotion and […]
Rural Landowners Should Check 2019 Tax Assessments
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation urges rural landowners to check their property tax assessments this spring. “Land on Wisconsin farms generally falls into one of five classifications,” explained WFBF’s Executive […]
Farmers Head to Madison for Ag Day at the Capitol
On March 20, more than 300 farmers and agriculturists met in Madison for this year’s Ag Day at the Capitol. The program kicked off with a transportation panel comprised of […]
As Weather Warms, Farm Bureau Warns of Manure Runoff Risk
Warmer temperatures in the weather forecast are certainly welcomed by many, but they can also pose challenges for farmers. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is urging farmers to plan ahead and […]
First-Time Ag LEAD Summit Brings Farmers Together to Talk about Advocating
On March 8 and 9, more than 120 farmers and agriculture advocates joined together at the first-ever Ag LEAD Summit in Appleton. The opening keynote speaker was Donna Moenning from […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Statement on Governor Evers’ State Budget Proposal
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte issued the following statement regarding Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal. “Gov. Evers’ budget proposal highlighted several items that impact Wisconsin’s farmers and rural […]
Agricultural Safety Awareness Program Week Kicks-off Monday
Across the country, county and state Farm Bureaus are making safety a priority through the Agricultural Safety Awareness Program. As part of ASAP, March 3-9 has been designated as Agricultural […]
Debi Towns Hired as Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Senior Director of Governmental Relations
Debi Towns has been hired by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation as its senior director of governmental relations. As a registered lobbyist for WFBF, Towns will assist Farm Bureau members […]
Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Program Hosts Summer Events
In July, Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom is hosting its annual bus tour and two, one-day trainings for teachers and volunteers. Attendees will learn to incorporate agricultural concepts into their […]
