Melissa Doyle has been hired by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation as the new district coordinator in southwestern Wisconsin. Doyle will be responsible for working with county Farm Bureaus to […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Applauds Court’s WOTUS Ruling
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation applauds a federal court’s order to stop nationwide enforcement of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. “We are pleased with the Federal District […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Testifies in Favor of High Capacity Well Bill
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation supports legislation that will provide certainty to farmers with existing high capacity wells on their farms. Paul Zimmerman, WFBF’s Executive Director of Governmental Relations, testified […]
Manitowoc County Young Farmer Named Semi-finalist of American Farm Bureau’s Entrepreneur Challenge
Adam Kolb of Manitowoc County has been selected as a semi-finalist of the 2016 Farm Bureau’s Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge. As a semi-finalist he will receive $10,000 for his efforts to […]
Statement by Jim Holte, President, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership
“The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation looks forward to reviewing the details within the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) reached today. This trade agreement has been a long-sought priority of Farm Bureau because […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Members Visit Capitol Hill
A far-reaching water rule and bills on the labeling of genetically modified food and country of origin labeling of beef, pork and poultry were on the collective minds of Farm […]
Caterpillar Inc. is a new Wisconsin Farm Bureau Member Benefit
Wisconsin Farm Bureau and Caterpillar Inc. announce a new partnership that will provide members up to $2,000 in purchase incentives on Cat machines. In addition, Caterpillar plans to support Farm […]
Kamps Hired as Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom Coordinator, Foundation Director
Gretchen Kamps of Belmont has been named the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Agriculture in the Classroom Coordinator and Director of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation. Since joining the Wisconsin Farm Bureau […]
Emerging Ag Leaders Selected for 2016 Farm Bureau Institute
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 […]
Ag in the Classroom Program Announces Essay Topic and Book of the Year
Maple syrup flows through this year’s book of the year and essay contest from Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom program. “Sugarbush Spring” by Marsha Wilson Chall is the […]
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 […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Names Achievement Award Finalists
Four finalists will vie for the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist (YFA) Achievement Award this December. “This year’s finalists are some of the best and brightest young farmers […]