Fifteen emerging agricultural leaders have been selected to participate in the Farm Bureau Institute. The year-long leadership training program’s mission is to develop strong and effective agricultural leaders. “Today’s farmers […]
Joint Committee on Finance Takes Positive Action on Key Ag Items in Budget
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is supportive of the latest votes from Joint Finance Committee members on Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Announces Excellence in Ag Finalists
One couple and three 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 […]
Mason Promoted to Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Comptroller
Steve Mason has been promoted by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation to its Comptroller. In this role, Mason is responsible for supervising the quality of accounting and other financial records. […]
WFBF Statement on U.S. Secretary Perdue’s Visit to Wisconsin
Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Jim Holte hosted U.S. Secretary Sonny Perdue on his farm for a private event Friday, August 4. In attendance were more than 40 Farm Bureau members, […]
Sonya Huebner Promoted to Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Executive Assistant
Sonya Huebner has been promoted to Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Executive Assistant. Most recently, Huebner has served as an administrative assistant in the operations division at Wisconsin Farm Bureau. Prior to […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Statement on D.C. Circuit Court Decision on Gray Wolf
Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Jim Holte issued the following statement regarding the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals decision upholding the listing of the gray wolf in Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota: “Although […]
Seeking to Hire Director of Member Relations
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation (WFBF) is seeking applicants for the position of Director of Member Relations, based in Madison, Wisconsin. Duties include planning and conducting a variety of Farm […]
Farm Bureau Helps Farmers Get Social
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is helping farmers share their stories with the Takeover Tuesday and Ask A Farmer Friday programs. Takeover Tuesday is the one day a week where […]
Boe Hired as New Local Affairs Director, Olson Named District 4 Coordinator
Steve Boe has been hired as the Director of Local Affairs for Wisconsin Farm Bureau. In this newly-created position, Boe will work with county Farm Bureaus to respond to local […]
Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Awards Grants to Fund Ag Literacy Projects
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation’s Ag in the Classroom program has awarded 26 matching grants to schools and organizations to expand agricultural literacy. Totaling $11,964, the grants will fund activities […]
Survey Says… Food Prices are Low in Wisconsin
Shoppers are seeing lower costs at the grocery store according to the latest Wisconsin Farm Bureau Marketbasket survey of 16 basic food items used to prepare one or more meals. […]