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 […]
Nominate A Farmer to Celebrate National Ag Day
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is seeking nominations to recognize farmers and agriculturists who embody this year’s National Ag Day theme, ‘Growing a Climate for Tomorrow.’ Nominations will be accepted from […]
More than 140 Attend Farm Bureau’s FFA Farm Forum
More than 140 high school juniors from around Wisconsin attended Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s FFA Farm Forum in Wisconsin Rapids on Feb. 18. “FFA Farm Forum is a time for learning […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Statement on National FFA Week
Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Kevin Krentz issued the following statement regarding National FFA Week, Feb. 19-26. “Wisconsin Farm Bureau is a proud supporter of FFA because it is an organization […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Statement on Gray Wolf U.S. District Court Decision
Today a U.S. District Court restored Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves. The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Krentz: “Wisconsin Farm Bureau […]
Statement on Joint Finance Committee Action
The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Krentz: “Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation applauds the unanimous votes from the state Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance […]
Event Keeps Farmers Connected to Capitol
On Jan. 26, nearly 200 farmers and agriculturists attended Ag Day at the Capitol. This annual event is for Wisconsin farmers and agriculturists to learn more about state issues affecting […]
Senate Bill Would Encourage Improved Water Quality
Eleven Wisconsin agricultural groups praised Senate action to approve a bill that would invest money into rural water quality improvements around the state. The state Senate voted unanimously today to […]
IGNITE Conference Registration Open
Registration is now open for Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s IGNITE Conference. The conference will take place March 25-26 at the Holiday Inn – Stevens Point. IGNITE stands for Innovate, Grow, Network, […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Represented at National Level
Wisconsin Farm Bureau members attended the American Farm Bureau’s Annual Convention January 7 – 12. Krentz Re-Elected to the AFBF Board Kevin Krentz was re-elected to serve a two-year term […]
Statement on Gov. Evers and DATCP Meat Talent Announcement
The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Krentz: “For many years our meat processors have struggled with attracting a sustainable workforce. Wisconsin Farm Bureau […]
Erin Tomasik Joins Wisconsin Farm Bureau Staff
Erin Tomasik has been hired as the administrative assistant for Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Governmental Relations department. Tomasik will provide daily support and assistance to the governmental relations team. She […]