The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation, through the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom program, has awarded 18 Teacher Mini-Grants to Wisconsin teachers to use in agricultural literacy lessons and […]
WFBF’s Statement Regarding President Obama’s Statement on Immigration
Statement by Casey Langan, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Spokesman, Regarding President Obama’s Statement on Immigration “President Obama’s plan to fix our immigration system is not the comprehensive, long-term fix that […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau to EPA: Ditch the Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency’s and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ proposed changes to the Waters of the U.S. rule is a power grab by the federal government according to the […]
Thanksgiving Dinner Costs More in 2014
The cost of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner will be higher than last year according to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s annual look at the price of a Thanksgiving dinner for 10. […]
Three Appointed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Women’s Committee
Three Wisconsin farm women have been appointed to three-year terms on the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Women’s Committee. Amanda Carlson of Waukesha County, Amber Cordes of Barron County, and Darby […]
Hunters, Landowners Must Heed Trespass Law
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation wants to make sure hunters and rural landowners are aware of Wisconsin’s trespass law for the upcoming deer hunting season. “Good communications between hunters and […]
Emerging Ag Leaders Selected for 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 […]
Meats Send Food Prices Rising
Smaller herds, tight supplies and high international demand for meat and dairy have sent retail food prices rising at Wisconsin supermarkets according to the latest Wisconsin Farm Bureau Marketbasket Survey. […]
Finalists Named in Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award® Program
Sand County Foundation and Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation are proud to announce the finalists for the prestigious Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award®, which honors Wisconsin landowner achievement in voluntary stewardship and […]
State Discussion Meet Contestants Announced
The Discussion Meet contest gives young members a chance to demonstrate their speaking skills on agricultural-related topics. Contestants are judged on their problem-solving skills as they discuss timely topics with […]
Ag in the Classroom Program Announces 2015 Essay Topic and Book of the Year
“Why are bees important to Wisconsin Agriculture?” is the topic of the essay contest from the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom program. “Our 2015 Book of the Year […]
Fall Harvest Weight Limits Begin September 1
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is reminding farmers that fall harvest weight limits take effect from September 1, through December 31. “With the fall harvest just around the corner, farmers […]