Wisconsin Farm Bureau submitted comments to the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service supporting a proposal to remove the gray wolf from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and return […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Statement on Removal of Tariffs
The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte: “Wisconsin Farm Bureau is thankful to hear that an agreement with Canada and Mexico to remove […]
Holte Meets with U.S. Vice President Mike Pence
On May 16, Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Jim Holte participated in a roundtable hosted by U.S. Vice President Mike Pence. At the roundtable stakeholders from the agricultural and manufacturing communities […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Applauds Unanimous Vote to Improve Water Quality
Wisconsin Farm Bureau commends state Senators for unanimously approving Senate Bill 91 today. This bill calls for a third-party clearinghouse to allow buying and selling of water quality credits making […]
Registration Deadlines Near for Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Summer Trainings
Teachers of all subjects and grade levels and Ag in the Classroom volunteers are encouraged to register now for summer Ag in the Classroom trainings. Attendees will learn to incorporate […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Partners with Six Flags® to Offer Member Discount
Wisconsin Farm Bureau is excited to partner with Six Flags ® Great America, an amusement part in Gurnee, Illinois to offer members discounted tickets. Members will save nearly 40 percent […]
Ag in the Classroom Announces Thank a Farmer Contest Winners
The Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Program is pleased to announce the three winners of the National Ag Day drawing contest. More than 386 entries were received total. One winner […]
Holte Provides Comments at Gray Wolf Rule Meeting
On Friday, May 3, Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Jim Holte provided public comments on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s proposed rule to remove gray wolves in the lower 48 […]
Wisconsin Farm Groups See Dairy Innovation Hub as Vital to Future
Calling the need for next-generation dairy research critical, five Wisconsin farm groups today urged state lawmakers to increase investment in scientists and supporting facilities at the state’s agricultural colleges. The […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Statement on Former State Rep. Ed Brooks
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte released this statement regarding the announcement of former State Rep. Ed Brooks death: “Former Rep. Ed Brooks was truly a servant leader and […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Encourages Safe Driving Practices Around Farm Equipment
Spring means one thing for farmers: it’s time to hit the fields. Tractors and other implements of husbandry (IOH) are allowed to operate on Wisconsin roadways but are often large […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Member Selected for National Program
Derek Orth, a Grant County Farm Bureau member, has been chosen to participate in the American Farm Bureau’s tenth class of the Partners in Agricultural Leadership honors program along with […]