A Message from AFBF President Zippy Duvall Each spring we celebrate National Agriculture Day and National Agriculture Week. This celebration gives us a great opportunity to talk about the innovation […]
DATCP: Working for the People Every Day
Guest Column from DATCP Secretary-designee Brad Pfaff With a wide breadth and depth of responsibilities, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is truly the people’s agency. We […]
The Science of Stress and Learning How to Throttle Down
Guest Column from UW-Madison Division of Extension Feeling stressed? You’re not alone. A recent Gallup poll found that 55 percent of Americans said they had experienced stress during a lot […]
Wisconsin Farm Family Lives Wolf Attack Nightmare
On July 8, my father in law walked down to the sheep pasture to check on the flock, the same way he has for over twenty years. It was a […]
We’re More Connected Than You Think
I walk the cows to the end of the field, shut the gate and look back. The sunset stands strong behind the barn signaling the near end of a day’s […]
Memories of a Fair Mom
There is nothing better than summer in Wisconsin, and for many years on our dairy farm the best part of summer was county fair week. I could write in this […]
Joining the Innovation Space: Farmers and Technology Startups
Soil sensors, drone crop protectant applicators, laser-weeding robots, oh my! Where do the ideas for inventions in agriculture come from? About Startup Companies While an idea may start with anyone, […]
Planting Has Begun
Spring has finally arrived, and you are seeing farmers out in the fields and probably traveling down a road you drive on your way to work. So maybe you’re wondering, […]
Your Moment is Now
I’m proud to be a small-town girl. I live in a town with zero stoplights where everyone knows their neighbors and Friday nights are meant for fish fries. Living in […]
Wisconsin’s Year of Clean Water
Do you know the purpose, cause or belief that drives you? Author Simon Sinek calls this “finding your why.” On my family’s dairy farm, our why is, “To learn and […]
A Clear Focus on Clean Water
Earth Day is a time to celebrate our natural resources and commit to caring for our planet. As a farmer, this commitment isn’t limited to one day, but rather stretches […]
UW Discovery Farms Promoting Clean Water Through On-Farm Research
On April 22, we celebrate Earth Day which symbolizes environmental protection worldwide. It’s a good reminder for us to reflect upon environmental stewardship and how actions can have a positive […]
