Local Emergency Personnel learn to handle livestock in emergency situations On September 25, firefighters, sheriff deputies and emergency coordinators gathered to partake in the area’s first-of-its-kind livestock handling program hosted […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Encourages Safe Driving on the Roadways During Harvest
Cooler weather and shorter days signal that fall has arrived and soon farmers will be making their way out to their field to begin harvest. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation and […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Members Visit Capitol Hill
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 […]