Members weigh in on importance of trade for agriculture Farm Bureau leaders traveled to Washington, D.C. September 11-13, to meet with Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation to encourage swift approval of the […]
Teacher Mini-Grants Available for Ag Literacy Projects
Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom program is offering mini-grants of up to $100 to fund projects that promote agricultural literacy. Grants can be used for innovative lessons, activities, […]
Kannel Promoted to Farm Bureau’s Senior Director of Member Relations
Wendy Kannel has been promoted by Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation to its senior director of member relations. In this role, Kannel will assume direct management responsibilities and have a closer […]
Wisconsin Farmers Encouraged to Submit Comments on Livestock Siting Law
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has opened a comment period on the Livestock Facility Siting Law (ATCP 51). Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is encouraging farmers to […]
Rural Mutual Insurance Makes Monumental Commitment to Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Centennial
In 2018, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation kicked off a fundraising campaign in honor of the organization’s centennial celebration. The campaign aims to raise $100,000 for the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Committee Hosts Leadership Boot Camp
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Promotion and Education Committee is hosting a one-day Leadership Boot Camp on November 16 at the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center in Manitowoc. The event will focus […]
Wisconsin Ag Open Registration Deadline Extended
Registration for the 22nd annual Wisconsin Ag Open, hosted by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation has been extended until Monday, August 19. The event will be held at The Oaks […]
Holte Announces Retirement
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte recently announced his retirement from the WFBF Board of Directors effective December 9. A Dunn County Farm Bureau member and past county president, […]
Ag in the Classroom State Fair Culinary Contest Winners Named
Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom program sponsors an annual culinary contest at the Wisconsin State Fair. Winners from the August 2 contest have been announced. This year’s contest […]
Ag in the Classroom Fall Information Meetings Set
The time is now to learn more about Wisconsin’s Ag in the Classroom program. Informational meetings will be held around the state this fall to offer an opportunity to learn […]
Wisconsin Ag Groups Launch Farm Neighbors Care Campaign
The Wisconsin Farm Center, a free and confidential resource available to all farmers in the state, reported more than 2,300 calls from farmers in 2018. As of May 30, 2019, […]
WFBF Statement on Budget Approval
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte issued the following statement regarding Gov. Tony Evers’ budget approval. “Wisconsin Farm Bureau is pleased that Governor Evers has approved a budget with […]