On Wednesday, January 13, Wisconsin Farm Bureau submitted testimony in support of a state wolf hunting season during a joint Wisconsin Senate and Assembly Sporting Heritage Committee hearing. “The wolf […]
Wisconsin Members to Serve on AFBF Issue Advisory Committees
Four Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation members have been named to American Farm Bureau’s Issue Advisory Committees. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the 13 committees will meet virtually in February. AFBF’s Issue […]
Andrea Brossard Re-Appointed to American Farm Bureau’s Promotion and Education Committee
Andrea Brossard has been re-appointed by the American Farm Bureau Federation to its Promotion and Education Committee for the 2021-2023 term beginning at the conclusion of the 2021 AFBF FUSION […]
WFBF Approves of USTR Action
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is pleased by today’s announcement by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative regarding tariff-rate quotas in Canada. In the announcement, USTR said it is pursuing […]
Kevin Krentz Elected President of Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
Kevin Krentz was elected president of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation and Rural Mutual Insurance Company. Krentz is a dairy farmer from Berlin in Waushara County. Krentz was first elected to the WFBF Board of […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Delegates Set Policy for 2021
Today, more than 200 delegates at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s virtual 101st Annual Meeting established new policy directives for the organization. Farm Bureau delegates adopted the policies that will […]
Natasha Paris Wins Farm Bureau’s Excellence in Agriculture Award
Natasha Paris was selected as the winner of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist Excellence in Agriculture Award at the organization’s virtual 101st Annual Meeting on Dec. 5. […]
Dodge County Member Wins Farm Bureau’s Discussion Meet Contest
Julie Sweney of Dodge County was selected as the winner of the 2020 Wisconsin Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Agriculturist Discussion Meet contest during the organization’s virtual 101st Annual Meeting […]
Richard Cates Jr. Receives ‘Distinguished Service to Wisconsin Agriculture’ Award
On Dec. 4, Richard (Dick) Cates Jr. was presented the ‘Distinguished Service to Wisconsin Agriculture’ award for his outstanding, long-term contributions to Wisconsin’s agricultural industry during Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s virtual 101st Annual Meeting. A Wisconsin native, Dick has been surrounded by agriculture his […]
Bartholomews Receive ‘Distinguished Service to Farm Bureau’ Award
Waukesha County’s Robert (Bob) and Carol Bartholomew have received the highest award that Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation bestows upon its members. Carol Bartholomew was presented the ‘Distinguished Service to Farm Bureau’ award during the organization’s virtual 101st Annual Meeting on Dec. 4. “For their commitment to […]
It’s Christmas Time 2020: Keep It REAL and Buy Local
With the pandemic resulting in more time spent at home, even more families are showing a preference towards a real tree to celebrate the holidays, which not only makes for […]
Consider Supporting Ag Education and Leadership Programs on Giving Tuesday
This Giving Tuesday, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation is looking to inspire generosity from donors who wish to support agriculture education and leadership programs and activities for years to come. […]