On March 8 and 9, more than 120 farmers and agriculture advocates joined together at the first-ever Ag LEAD Summit in Appleton. The opening keynote speaker was Donna Moenning from […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Statement on Governor Evers’ State Budget Proposal
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte issued the following statement regarding Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal. “Gov. Evers’ budget proposal highlighted several items that impact Wisconsin’s farmers and rural […]
Agricultural Safety Awareness Program Week Kicks-off Monday
Across the country, county and state Farm Bureaus are making safety a priority through the Agricultural Safety Awareness Program. As part of ASAP, March 3-9 has been designated as Agricultural […]
Debi Towns Hired as Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Senior Director of Governmental Relations
Debi Towns has been hired by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation as its senior director of governmental relations. As a registered lobbyist for WFBF, Towns will assist Farm Bureau members […]
Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Program Hosts Summer Events
In July, Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom is hosting its annual bus tour and two, one-day trainings for teachers and volunteers. Attendees will learn to incorporate agricultural concepts into their […]
Wisconsin Farmers and Water Technology Leaders Support Pollution Credit Trading Legislation
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Wisconsin Corn Growers Association, Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association and The Water Council thank Senator Rob Cowles and Representative Joel Kitchens for authoring the “Pollution […]
Holte: Keep Our Farmers in Your Thoughts and Prayers
The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President and Rural Mutual Insurance Company President Jim Holte: “This weekend’s weather events didn’t help our already burdened […]
Ag Day at the Capitol Set For March 20
Ag Day at the Capitol will be held March 20 at the Monona Terrace in Madison. This event is the largest gathering of farmers from across the state representing a […]
National Ag Day Activities on March 14
On Thursday, March 14, farmers and agriculturists are invited to join Wisconsin Farm Bureau and Wisconsin’s Ag in the Classroom Program in celebrating National Ag Day. This year’s theme is, […]
More than 225 Attend Farm Bureau’s FFA Farm Forum
More than 225 high school juniors from across Wisconsin attended Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s FFA Farm Forum in Wisconsin Rapids, February 15-16. “This event is a great partnership between Wisconsin Farm […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Submits Comments to FDA on Dairy Labeling
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is once again calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to enforce labeling laws and standards of identity regarding dairy products and prohibit misleading labels […]
Ag LEAD Summit Early Bird Deadline Extended
The early bird deadline has been pushed back for the first-ever Ag LEAD Summit, a new agricultural promotion and education event. Interested attendees now have until Feb. 7 to get […]