Today, Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Kevin Krentz was invited to attend President Joe Biden’s speech in La Crosse. “I am pleased that I could represent Wisconsin Farm Bureau at President […]
Survey Shows Summer Cookout Costs Rise
According to the latest informal Wisconsin Farm Bureau Marketbasket survey, the total cost of 14 food items used to host a summer cookout for 10 totaled $60.35. “Consumers have grown […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Applauds Truth-in-Labeling Votes
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 […]