Name: Eric and Rachel Harmann Farm: Lakeshore Land & Livestock Location: Algoma, WI Farm Bureau: Kewaunee County Generation: 6th Eric and Rachel raise beef cattle with their family on the […]
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Opening a [Farm] of Worms: Lush Farms Builds Soil Health with Vermicompost
Have you ever heard the expressions “the early bird gets the worm” or “you’re opening a can of worms”? Worms tend to come up in conversation with little thought. A […]
Unmatched Determination
When Savannah Brown was asked to write a goal statement during the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Leadership Institute, she wrote: “My main purpose in life is to become the best version […]
Q&A with WFBF CAO Bradley Uken
Bradley Uken has been selected as Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Chief Administrative Officer. Uken will oversee all day-to-day operations and staff for WFBF. Uken spent his entire career working for […]
Like a Diamond
Zimbal Mink Raises World-renowned Mink Through Environmentally-sound Practices Near the shore of Lake Michigan lies a not-so-hidden gem in Wisconsin agriculture. Zimbal Mink is a fourth-generation mink ranch and home […]
Meet: Becky Mullane
Rooted from the Heart: Apples, wine and weddings thrive at Dixon’s Apple Orchard It is often said when one door closes, another door opens. That sentiment rings true for Chippewa […]
Celery Crop Makes Trembling Prairie Farms Unique
When you think Wisconsin agriculture you might not think celery. At Trembling Prairie Farms in Green Lake County, however, it’s thought about every day. Owners John and Connie Bobek are […]
In Their Blood
Farm Bureau Leaders Reflect On Their Journey Into Agriculture How does one determine his or her true calling? In agriculture, oftentimes an individual is born into a farming family and […]
Meet: Neva La Fleur
Family Tradition Rides Strong at La Fleur Stables As you travel west from Madison to Verona, you’ll find hundreds of new houses and apartment complexes, but also La Fleur Stables. […]
Meet: Greg Gries
Libertyland Farms: Labor efficiencies and environmental considerations Sustainability is about leaving the land, water and soil better for the next generation. It also means leaving a successful and profitable legacy for […]
Sustainability in Ag Careers: Crop Consultant
Agriculture-related careers represent 11% of Wisconsin’s workforce – that’s nearly 1 in 9 Wisconsin jobs involved in agriculture. Sustainability matters from the farmer’s gate to the consumer’s plate. Each step […]
Sustainability in Ag Careers: Conservation Specialist
Agriculture-related careers represent 11% of Wisconsin’s workforce – that’s nearly 1 in 9 Wisconsin jobs involved in agriculture. Sustainability matters from the farmer’s gate to the consumer’s plate. Each step […]
