Did you know that March 22 is National Ag Day? That’s right, there is an entire day dedicated to celebrating farmers, agriculturists and others in the food and transportation industry […]
Ongoing Supply Chain Issues Aren’t a Farm Supply Issue
It feels like every time I read or watch the news lately, one of the top headlines has something to do with supply chain issues. Vehicles, toys, clothing and numerous […]
Table Talk With Lynn Leahy
Connecting with Consumers Have you ever thought of yourself as a consumer? Imagine going to the grocery store and seeing shelves and shelves of a wide variety of food—processed and […]
Table Talk With Kathy Muth
It’s All in the Label . . . Or is it? Our food labels provide great nutrition information in a uniform box that is literally black and white. But, as […]
The Cranberry’s Sustainable Splash
Gaynor Cranberry Company is proudly owned by the Dempze family, who have been growing cranberries in Wood County for over 140 years. Heidi Slinkman and her sister Jennifer Dempze are […]
Technology Drives Sustainability
The motto “Farming for the Future” and term “sustainability” go hand-in-hand. At Heartland Farms, owners Jeremie and Alicia Pavelski are living out that motto with a commitment to energy efficiency […]
Feeding Edible Food Waste
At Wiese Brothers Farms in Greenleaf, Wisconsin, they are always looking for opportunities to implement diverse products in their total mixed ration (TMR) to feed their dairy cattle. Dan Wiese, […]
Stewards of Community, Land and Animals
Roth Feeder Pigs, Inc. is a fifth-generation farrow-to-wean swine farm in Wauzeka. AV Roth and his wife Christine love to involve their kids in the farm and always stress the […]
Innovation and Conservation
Chris and Brenda Conley own and operate High-Gem Holsteins and Normandes in Neosho. In 1927, Chris’ great grandparents started the farm. They decided to settle in the southern portion of […]
Compost and Conservation
Cowsmo Inc. is a compost business associated with Rosenholm Dairy near Waumandee in Buffalo County. John Rosenow is the fifth– generation on his family’s 600-cow dairy farm. John and his wife, Nettie, manage the dairy […]
Let’s Not Meet By Accident
If you have not noticed, corn and soybean harvest is in full swing right now. Farmers have been busy since planting tending to crops and harvesting alfalfa and shorter season […]
Table Talk With Brittney Muenster
Table Talk: A New Initiative for WFBF’s Promotion and Education Committee The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Committee is excited to use the Rural Route to help members enhance their […]
