Justin and Livia Doyle of Mineral Point were selected for Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist 2018 Excellence in Agriculture Award at the organization’s 99th Annual Meeting in […]
UW-River Falls Student is Farm Bureau’s Collegiate Discussion Meet Winner
Kati Kindschuh was selected the winner of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Collegiate Discussion Meet contest at the organization’s 99th Annual Meeting in Wisconsin Dells on December 2. The Collegiate Discussion […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Statement on U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement Signing
The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte: “The signing of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement signifies positive progress on trade. USMCA keeps the […]
Sturgeon Bay Teacher Recognized for Agricultural Literacy Work
Ashley Vanden Bush, a third-grade teacher at St. John Bosco School in Sturgeon Bay, is this year’s recipient of Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom program’s Outstanding Teacher Award. […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom Program Awards Teacher Mini-Grants
Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom program has awarded 12 teacher mini-grants to be used for agricultural literacy lessons and activities. The grants, funded by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau […]
Buy Local: Buy a Real Christmas Tree
Thanksgiving signals the unofficial start of the Christmas season. Many families choose a real tree to celebrate the holiday which not only makes for great memories, but also benefits Wisconsin’s […]
Ag LEAD Summit Registration Open
Registration is now open for Ag LEAD, a new agricultural promotion and education summit. The summit will be held March 8-9, 2019 at the Red Lion Hotel in Appleton. Ag […]
Turkey Drives Thanksgiving Dinner Costs Down
Lower turkey prices mean a more affordable Thanksgiving dinner this year according to Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s annual Marketbasket survey. “This year’s classic Marketbasket survey rang in more than $2.00 less […]
Know Wisconsin’s Trespass Law Before Hunting
With the upcoming deer hunting season, hunters and rural landowners should be aware of Wisconsin’s trespass law. According to the law, hunters must obtain written or verbal permission to hunt […]
Three Members Appointed to Farm Bureau’s Promotion and Education Committee
Andrea Brossard of Dodge County, Kathy Duescher of Brown County and Katie Zoromski of Marathon County have been appointed to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Promotion and Education Committee by the […]
Volunteers for Agriculture® Endorses Gov. Walker
The Volunteers for Agriculture® Committee has given Governor Scott Walker its endorsement. The VFA® Committee is made up of 18 farmers appointed by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Board of […]
Volunteers for Agriculture® Endorses Attorney General Brad Schimel
The Volunteers for Agriculture® Committee has endorsed Brad Schimel for Attorney General in the November 6 election. VFA is the political action arm of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. “Brad […]