The Wisconsin State Assembly passed three bills today that will help Wisconsin’s farm economy by adding additional processing capacity for soybeans and potatoes, and helping low-income families afford locally-grown farm […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Statement on National FFA Week
Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Brad Olson issued the following statement regarding National FFA Week, February 17-24. “Wisconsin Farm Bureau is a proud supporter of FFA because it is an organization […]
More Than 315 Attend Farm Bureau’s FFA Farm Forum
More than 315 high school juniors and FFA advisors from across Wisconsin attended Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s FFA Farm Forum in Rothschild on Feb. 15. “FFA Farm Forum is an opportunity […]
First Round of ARIP Grants Now Available
This morning, the Wisconsin Ag Coalition, local government and timber industry advocates and the Department of Transportation held a press conference to promote the Agricultural Road Improvement Program. The program, […]
Nate Zimdars Hired as Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Governmental Relations Administrative Assistant
Nate Zimdars has been hired as the Governmental Relations Administrative Assistant by Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. Zimdars will be responsible for providing daily support and assistance to WFBF’s Governmental Relations […]
Farmers Advocate for Rural Wisconsin at Ag Day at the Capitol
On January 31, more than 275 farmers and agriculturists gathered at the Monona Terrace in Madison for Ag Day at the Capitol. Ag Day at the Capitol is an annual […]
Three WFBF Backed Bills Pass Assembly
The Wisconsin Assembly passed three bills supported by Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation to address the state’s wolf population, allow more efficient transportation of milk products and clarify limitations on the […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Introduces New Member Benefits
Wisconsin Farm Bureau is excited to announce new agreements with KEY Apparel and the Food Finance Institute to offer two additional, exclusive member benefits. “Wisconsin Farm Bureau continues to grow […]
Ag Day at the Capitol Set for January 31
Ag Day at the Capitol will be held January 31 at the Monona Terrace in Madison. This event is the largest gathering of farmers from across the state representing a […]
Farm Bureau Selects Members for Inaugural WisGO Team
Fifteen Wisconsin Farm Bureau members have been selected to serve on the organization’s inaugural WisGO Team. The WisGO Team is WFBF’s first line of contact when speaking on agricultural issues. […]
Sonnentag Promoted to Senior Director of Public Relations
Cassie Sonnentag has been promoted by Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation to its senior director of public relations. In this role, Sonnentag will continue to oversee WFBF’s media relations, social media […]
Farm Bureau Thanks Governor and Legislators for Farmland Preservation Program Updates
Governor Tony Evers today signed Senate Bill 134 making much needed updates to the Farmland Preservation Program. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation thanks Gov. Evers and bill authors Senator Pat Testin […]