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. […]
Despite COVID-19 Challenges Thanksgiving Meal Prices Remain Stable
Amid changing times, Thanksgiving meal food prices in Wisconsin remain stable this year according to Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s annual Marketbasket survey that rang in at $60.97. The Marketbasket survey is […]
New Members Appointed to Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist Committee
Keith and Savannah Henke of Jackson County, Sara Menard of Adams County and Lauren Kostello of Manitowoc County have been appointed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist Committee […]
Knowing Wisconsin’s Trespass Law Aids in Safe Hunting Season
A safe and successful hunting season begins with hunters and rural landowners understanding Wisconsin’s trespass law. According to the law, individuals who wish to hunt on land owned by someone […]
Farm Bureau Announces New Appointees to Promotion and Education Committee
Kathy Muth from Washington County, Brenda Dowiasch from Eau Claire County and Steven Mueller from St. Croix County have been appointed to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Promotion and Education Committee […]
Ford Offers Wisconsin Farm Bureau Members Extra Bonus Cash Promotion
Wisconsin Farm Bureau is excited to announce Ford, a current member benefit partner, has increased Bonus Cash savings from $500 to $1,000 on eligible models through Jan. 4, 2021. “We […]
Farm Bureau’s YFA Conference Kicks Off November 16
The 2020 WFBF Young Farmer and Agriculturist Conference will begin Monday, November 16 and run through Saturday, December 5. This year’s conference will be held virtually on Facebook. The programming […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Applauds Gray Wolf Delisting
On October 29, the Department of Interior announced the delisting of gray wolves from the Endangered Species List in the Upper Great Lakes region at an event hosted at the […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Committee Legislative Advocacy Training Goes Virtual
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Promotion and Education Committee’s Leadership Boot Camp on November 14 will now be hosted virtually. WFBF’s governmental relations team will lead the training focused on engaging […]