Today, eight organizations thanked Gov. Tony Evers for allocating $50 million in federal funding for direct aid for Wisconsin farmers. These farm groups appealed to Evers last month for direct […]
WFBF Promotion and Education Committee Hosts Mental Health Mini-Series
Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Promotion and Education Committee is kicking off a virtual mental health mini-series beginning May 20. The mini-series consists of both live webinars and pre-recorded videos touching on […]
UW-Madison Student Advances to Final 4 of Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion Meet
Meikah Dado, a student from the University of Wisconsin-Madison finished in the top 4 of the American Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Virtual Collegiate Discussion Meet. Other finalists included, […]
Fund Established to Help Wisconsinites
Rural Mutual Insurance Company and Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation have established the Wisconsin Food and Farm Support Fund to raise money for established non-profits that can help Wisconsinites during the […]
Wisconsin Ag Groups Advocate for Farmer Aid
Wisconsin agricultural groups are rallying together to draw attention to the immediate needs of the state’s farm community. Today, eight organizations sent a letter to Gov. Tony Evers asking for […]
WFBF Statement on Safer at Home Order Extension
The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Joe Bragger: “Our lives as farmers and agriculturists have changed drastically over the past few weeks as we […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Seeking Chief Administrative Officer
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is seeking applicants for Chief Administrative Officer. This position’s primary responsibility will be the day-to-day operation of WFBF and its subsidiary organizations. Qualifications include superior […]
WFBF Statement on COVID-19 Impact on Wisconsin Dairy Farmers
The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Joe Bragger: “It’s with a heavy heart I make this statement. The slight optimism that was floating around at […]
Dave Daniels Named Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Interim Chief Administrative Officer
Dave Daniels has been named Interim Chief Administrative Officer of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. The action by the WFBF’s 11-member Board of Directors follows the departure of Dale Beaty […]
WFBF Applauds Ag Exemption in Safer at Home Order
On March 24, Governor Evers issued a Safer at Home order requiring Wisconsin citizens in non-essential industries to stop travel and remain at home or their place of residence. The […]
Tools Available for Farmers to Mitigate Manure Runoff Risk
Warmer temperatures in the weather forecast are certainly welcomed by many, but they can also pose challenges for farmers. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is urging farmers to plan ahead to […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Encourages Virtual National Ag Day Celebration
In light of ongoing changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation has modified its National Ag Day activities. WFBF partnered with commodity groups across the state to […]