Evan and Rochelle Schnadt farm near Lodi, WI. They raise, harvest and process specialty grains for their processing business called Heartland Craft Grains. Their products are enjoyed at family tables, […]
Leaders of the Land™: Leslie Svacina
Name: Leslie Svacina Farm: Cylon Rolling Acres Location: Deer Park, WI Farm Bureau: St. Croix County Generation: 1st Leslie Svacina raises meat goats and sheep in Western Wisconsin. On […]
Challenges Abroad Give Perspective
Imagine not having enough people to help care for livestock or crops. Or not being able to get parts for a tractor or fertilizer for fields. When the crop is […]
Leaders of the Land™: Doug Rebout
Name: Doug Rebout Farm: Roger Rebout & Sons Farms Location: Janesville, WI Farm Bureau: Rock County Generation: 2nd Doug Rebout farms with his brothers and nephews in Janesville, Wisconsin. They […]
We Are Proud of Our Strong Agricultural Community
Wisconsin has the climate and abundance of water that allows farmers across the state to grow a diverse variety of food, fuel and fiber. In turn, that diversity is exhibited […]
Leopold Conservation Award Tips and Tricks
Are you interested in applying for the Leopold Conservation Award? Do you know someone that should be recognized for their conservation efforts? Conservation pays in Wisconsin. Not only does the […]
Leaders of the Land™: Rick Roden
Name: Rick Roden Farm: Roden Echo Valley Location: West Bend Farm Bureau: Ozaukee County Generation: Second Rick Roden owns and operates Roden Echo Valley Farm, LLC. along with his parents, […]
Leaders of the Land™: Eric and Rachel Harmann
Name: Eric and Rachel Harmann Farm: Lakeshore Land & Livestock Location: Algoma, WI Farm Bureau: Door County Generation: 6th Eric and Rachel raise beef cattle with their family on the […]
Seeing is Believing in Southern Farming Challenges
There are 1,587 miles between my home and Yuma, Arizona. It’s far enough away to seem like a different world and in some ways it is. Recently, I visited the […]
A Lesson in Mental Health at ‘Trash Beach’
Several Wisconsin Farm Bureau members travelled to Puerto Rico for the American Farm Bureau Annual Convention in January. The conference was an amazing experience full of new knowledge, great friends […]
What Growing a Climate for Tomorrow Means to Me
Growing up on a farm, I was always told that I am the future of agriculture. It’s a title that I have proudly carried for years. Now that I am […]
A Seat at the Table for Sustainability Conversations
Does it seem like everyone is talking about sustainability? They are. We are at a pivotal moment in agriculture to adopt new practices and management styles to maintain and expand […]