When Tim and I first started dating, we always shared the same dream of wanting to own and operate a farm. Just last week, our dream finally came true. We […]
The Next Adventure for WFBF Blogger Brittany Olson
Wisconsin Farm Bureau blog contributor Brittany Olson has recently announced her decision to independently pursue her blogging passion. WFBF has enjoyed sharing her stories over the past few years and […]
A Day in the Life with a Cranberry Farmer
Chances are when you hear the title “farmer” you think of “someone who milks cows”. You’d be right, farmers do indeed milk cows, but here in Wisconsin, the largest producer […]
Are Kids in the Kitchen a Good Idea? Yes!
Cooking may soon be a lost art. More and more people are eating out; fewer high schools are offering cooking classes; and processed foods are everywhere. Parents (and grandparents) can […]
Animal Lives Matter
As more and more people assign complex human feelings to animals it seems people care more about the well-being of animals than their fellow humans. Need proof? Consider the story […]
Family Mealtime… Is it Important??
Family mealtime is sometimes hard to make time for, but let’s consider the statistics… With family mealtimes, your child may be… -35% less likely to engage in disordered eating -24% […]
How to Survive Another 150 Years
Survivors. That’s how Ben Brancel, Wisconsin Department of Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection Secretary, described the multi-generational audience of calloused hands and humble smiles before him. I was honored to […]
Just a Couple of Farm Kids Building a “Herd”
Over the last few months I have come to the conclusion that a farmer having their first calf (aka a baby) is like buying their first farm or their first […]
A message to my fellow farmers: Be a Good Neighbor
With spring planting season upon us, we become preoccupied with all the work that needs to be done. Tilling and planting fields, fixing fences for pastures, hauling manure, fixing machinery […]
Hay Bales as Church Pews
Growing up, getting to church every Sunday was a struggle. We liked to go on Saturday nights before chores when we could, but if our schedule didn’t allow, a Sunday […]
