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 […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Announces Excellence in Ag Finalists
Four individuals have been selected as Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Excellence in Ag finalists and will compete in December for the top honor. The Excellence in Ag award recognizes members of […]
Farm Bureau Names Achievement Award Finalists
Three finalists will vie for the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist Achievement Award this December. “This year’s finalists are some of the best and brightest young farmers in […]
Summer Cookout Costs Less Than $6 per Person
According to the latest informal Wisconsin Farm Bureau Marketbasket survey the total cost of 14 food items used to host a summer cookout for 10 totaled $56.47. The same survey […]
Wisconsin Legislature Approves State Budget, Supports Ag Items
On Tuesday, the state Assembly passed the biennial budget with a 60-39 vote. On Wednesday afternoon, the state Senate approved the biennial budget with a 17-16 vote. “Wisconsin Farm Bureau […]
Farm groups call on Legislature, governor to pass Dairy Innovation Hub
As the state Assembly began debating the budget today, six groups representing dairy farmers, processors, cooperatives and other related businesses in Wisconsin called again for support of a university-based Dairy […]
Rural Town Road Dependent Industries Support Increased Funding for Town Roads
WFBF, in conjunction with several other organizations, signed on to the letter below asking for support of increased funding for town roads. Rural Town Road Dependent Industries Support Increased Funding […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Adds Ford Discount to Member Benefit Line up
Wisconsin Farm Bureau is excited to announce a new partnership with Ford to offer members a special discount. Wisconsin Farm Bureau members are now able to receive $500 Bonus Cash […]
Joint Finance Committee Supports Ag Items in Budget
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is supportive of the latest votes from Joint Committee on Finance members on Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection issues that impact farmers. “These are […]
WFBF Board Meets with EPA, White House Advisor and National Milk on Issues Facing Farmers
Last week, Wisconsin Farm Bureau board members and staff met with the Environmental Protection Agency at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building to discuss the environmental regulations on Wisconsin farmers. Discussions […]
Farm Bureau Members Advocate for Agriculture in D.C.
Nearly 30 Farm Bureau members and staff were in Washington, D.C last week to advocate for Wisconsin farmers. The trip marked the completion of the WFBF Leadership Institute, a year-long […]