As temperatures rise early in spring, farmers across Wisconsin are itching to begin field work. Before the planters start to roll, another crop marks the beginning of the agricultural harvest […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau is made up of members from different walks of life. Want to get to know some members from around the state?
Close to the Heart: Olson passionate about representing Wisconsin’s rural voice
A heart for the voice of Wisconsin farmers and a drive for positive change are intrinsically laced in Brad Olson’s mindset. Born and raised on his family’s farm near Frederic, […]
Leaders of the Land®: Deer Creek Angus Farm
February is a month of love. This month’s Leader of the Land is a celebration of the love and passion farmers share for their land and animals. It is fitting […]
The Ness Family: Growing Joy Within Their Family, Community and Land
Nestled between lush Christmas tree rows, a spring-fed pond and the Milwaukee River, you’ll come across a rustic white barn with a sign that reads Sandhill Tree Farm. A farm […]
Leaders of the Land®: Rochelle Schnadt
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, […]
Riemer Family Finds their Niche with Sheep
Located within 20 miles of downtown Milwaukee, you’d never know the serenity of the Riemer family’s farm unless you pull in the driveway. The first view you get is the […]
Leaders of the Land®: Ed Rippley
Name: Ed Rippley Farm: Rippley Family Farms Location: Waumandee, WI Farm Bureau: Buffalo Generation: 2nd Ed Rippley raises chickens on his family farm in the heart of the driftless region […]
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 […]
From Farm to School: Tri-County teacher receives National Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture Award
As soon as school is out for the summer, you can find Jessica Rettler tending to the vegetable fields on her family’s farm, attending her kids’ various summer activities and […]
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 […]
Woven through Generations – The Rippley Family
Among the rolling hills and steep slopes of Buffalo County, Ed Rippley’s grandparents settled on the farm he calls home in 1934. Ultimately, the Rippleys became members of the county […]
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, […]