We all have traditions passed down from generation to generation. For many of us in agriculture, one of those traditions is the county fair. I grew up in Waukesha County, […]
Shaping the Future: Meet Ashley Lisowe
When Ashley Lisowe talks about her family’s farm, she describes a living system, filled with seasons, animals and three small faces watching her every move. Ashley, her husband Luke, and […]
How to Promote Agriculture in Your Community with “Ask a Farmer”
Summertime is filled with many opportunities to promote agriculture! With many local dairy breakfasts, town festivals and county fairs in everyone’s calendar, it’s the perfect chance to get out and […]
Spotlight on YFA: Maryann Gudenkauf
Maryann Gudenkauf, District 1 WFBF YFA Committee Representative Farm Bureau member since: 2022 Why do you value your Farm Bureau membership? I value my Farm Bureau membership because of the […]
Spotlight on YFA: Colin and Kellie Scholz
Collin and Kellie Scholz, District 9 WFBF YFA Committee Representative Farm Bureau members since 2024 Why do you value your Farm Bureau membership? We value our Farm Bureau membership because […]
Show You Care Through Seasons on the Farm
Recently, I saw a short video clip. In the background of the video, it shows beef cattle on a snowy day. With the words “This isn’t a trend, it’s our […]
5 Reasons to Serve on a Wisconsin Farm Bureau State Committee
Have you thought about being more involved in Farm Bureau outside of your own county? Serving on a state committee is a great way to become more involved with Farm […]
Healthy Boundaries, Healthier You
In today’s always connected world, it can feel like we are expected to be available all of the time to our family, friends, coworkers and the many organizations and communities […]
For the Love of Connecting with Consumers
By Lynn Leahy, AFBF Promotion and Engagement Representative My involvement with the Promotion and Engagement Committee (formally Promotion and Education) began in 2016 when WFBF Disctrict 5 Coordinator Becky Hibicki […]
Spotlight on YFA: Molly Hendrickson
Molly Hendrickson, District 3 WFBF YFA Committee Representative Farm Bureau member since 2019 Why do you value your Farm Bureau membership? I value my Farm Bureau membership for the relationships […]
Check In with Yourself and Others
Stress affects us all. Maybe you are coping with a difficult relationship, having a hard time managing finances or trying to home school your kids while farming or working off […]
How to Help Someone Struggling with Mental Health
Agriculture is commonly noted as being the last industry to make transactions on a handshake and an individual’s good word. Relationships are paramount, and – by and large – we […]
