- Young Farm Bureau Members Advocate for Agriculture in D.C. September 15, 2023Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Agriculturist members met with Wisconsin’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. to discuss issues impacting agriculture on September 13. Issues discussed included Waters of the U.S., Federal Milk Marketing Order reform and the upcoming farm bill. The September 11-15 trip was available to Farm Bureau members active in the Young ...
- Wisconsin Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Committee Hosts Leadership Boot Camp September 8, 2023Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Promotion and Education Committee is hosting a one-day Leadership Boot Camp on October 28 at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Fond du Lac. The topic for this year’s Leadership Boot Camp is ‘Storytelling Strategies’. Attendees will learn effective consumer outreach tactics, hear a panel discussion about sustainable storytelling successes and ...
- Wisconsin Farm Bureau Seeks District 7 Coordinator September 7, 2023Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is seeking applicants for the position of District 7 Coordinator in Northeast Wisconsin. Duties include working with volunteer Farm Bureau leaders in a six-county territory to develop and implement programs to serve Farm Bureau members; organizing and conducting activities that result in membership growth in each county; serving as a liaison between ...
- WFBF to Host Leaders of the Land Food Processing Tour at Bush Brothers & Company August 23, 2023The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation invites farmers and agriculturists to attend the Leaders of the Land Food Processing Tour on October 20 at Bush Brothers & Company in Augusta. The purpose of the Leaders of the Land Food Processing Tour is to offer different perspectives regarding environmental stewardship across Wisconsin. The tour series will highlight sustainability ...
- Wisconsin Farm Bureau and Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center Present Sustainable Leadership Seminar Series August 8, 2023Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, is proud to present the Sustainable Leadership Seminar Series. The series of five seminars will explore leadership and sustainability in environmental, social and economic spaces. The program is sponsored by Compeer Financial. The series will begin in September. All sessions will take place at ...
- Ver Kuilen Hired as WFBF’s Communications Coordinator August 7, 2023Kylie Ver Kuilen has been hired as Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Communication Coordinator. In her role, Ver Kuilen will be responsible for editing and designing newsletters and overseeing the content and distribution of the organization’s e-newsletters. She will contribute to the Rural Route magazine, assist with promotional pieces and media releases, and maintain the organization’s website. “Though ...
- Governor Evers Signs Two Agricultural Bills into Law August 4, 2023Gov. Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 66, providing a longer period of service for farm service license holders, and Assembly Bill 131, maintaining a position for an active farmer on county conservation committees, into law during a ceremony in his office today. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation thanks Gov. Tony Evers and bill authors Rep. Schutt, ...
- Revised Wolf Plan Fails Farmers August 3, 2023Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association and Wisconsin Corn Growers Association are disappointed with the revised 2023 Wolf Management Plan released by the Department of Natural Resources on August 1. The plan is slated to go to the Natural Resources Board for approval in October. “The Department of Natural Resources revised 2023 Wolf Management Plan ...
- Finalists Named for WFBF’s 35 Under 35 Program August 1, 2023Thirty-five individuals have been selected as Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s 35 Under 35 Award finalists. The award is presented by WFBF’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist program in partnership with Insight FS. The 35 Under 35 program recognizes the creativity and innovation of young farmers and agriculturists who are preserving agriculture through leadership in environmental, social and economic ...
- Hromyak Hired as Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Director July 18, 2023John Hromyak has been hired by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau as its Foundation Director. Hromyak will be responsible for strategizing, overseeing and managing the operations of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation. “I’m excited to join the Wisconsin Farm Bureau team and look forward to working with donors and partners across the state,” Hromyak said. “It’s an honor ...
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