A newly formed group of Wisconsin Farm Bureau leaders convened for the first time on March 6 as the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Board of Trustees. The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Board of Trustees was established by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Board of Directors and will be responsible for expanding fundraising and program efforts.
“I’m excited to join the talented and experienced individuals who have so generously volunteered for this important role,” said Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Board of Trustees Chair Bob Nash. “Our Farm Bureau leadership and education programs will benefit greatly from the engagement of individuals, businesses and other organizations from the agricultural community and beyond.”
The creation of the Board of Trustees was a recommended outcome from a year-long task force, which outlined long-term goals and created a full-time foundation director position.
“This is a significant step for the long-term success of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation and the programs it supports,” said Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Director John Hromyak. “I look forward to working with the Board of Trustees to identify and pursue new opportunities to develop our base of donors and sponsors.”
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Board of Trustees includes: Jim Renn, Ben Huber, Robert Nigh, Loren Wolfe, Roger Grade, Kaitlyn Kesler, Ken Harter, Sara Menard Huber, Isaac Christenson; at-large representatives Kristi Fiedler, Bob Nash (Chair), Andrew Dal Santo (Vice-Chair); and ex-officio members Brad Olson, WFBF President, and Joe Bragger, WFBF Vice President.
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation was established in 1988 to provide support for agricultural education and leadership programs. Through donations and other contributions, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation invests time and resources to support the next generation of agriculturists. As a 501(c)3 organization, donations are tax deductible. For more information or to make a gift, visit wfbf.com/foundation.
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