- Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Establishes Board of Trustees March 7, 2024A 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 ...
- Wisconsin Farm Bureau Announces Earth Week Webinar Series March 6, 2024Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is proud to present a three-part webinar series during Earth Week. The webinars will explore carbon perspectives throughout the supply chain. “Carbon is the wild west and we are excited to offer this opportunity to provide clarity about it,” said WFBF Director of Sustainability Communications and Partnerships Rachel LaCount. “Carbon is just ...
- WFBF Young Farmer and Agriculturist Award Applications Now Available March 6, 2024Applications are now available for Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist program’s Farming for the Future and Outstanding Agriculture Professional awards. The Farming for the Future Award recognizes members who own or work on a farm. The Outstanding Agriculture Professional Award recognizes members who have an off-farm career. Applicants are asked to share information about ...
- The Time is Now to Act on ARIP Funding March 5, 2024For many years we have seen tension between local governments and farmers caused by the need to haul heavy loads over roads and bridges that weren’t up to the task. These crumbling pieces of infrastructure are often due to limited funding to improve them, not because local officials didn’t want to do so. Substandard roads impede ...
- WFBF’s 35 Under 35 Nominations Now Open March 1, 2024Nominations are now open for Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s 35 Under 35 award program. The 35 Under 35 program recognizes and celebrates the creativity and innovation of young farmers and agriculturists who are preserving agriculture through leadership in environmental, social and economic activities. This is the third year of the program developed by WFBF’s Young Farmer and ...
- Dairy Margin Coverage Enrollment Begins Feb. 28 February 26, 2024Wisconsin Advocacy Prompts Swift Action Late last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the Dairy Margin Coverage program (DMC) will begin enrollment following publication of the rule in the Federal Register this week. Amidst mounting pressure, notably from Wisconsin Farm Bureau, American Farm Bureau and Wisconsin state legislators, the USDA’s decision to expedite the opening of ...
- State Assembly Passes Three Bills Supporting Agriculture February 21, 2024The Wisconsin State Assembly passed three bills today that will help Wisconsin’s farm economy by adding additional processing capacity for soybeans and potatoes, and helping low-income families afford locally-grown farm products. “These bills help strengthen our agricultural economy in Wisconsin by expanding soybean and potato markets and incentivizing healthy local food options for low-income families,” said ...
- Wisconsin Farm Bureau Statement on National FFA Week February 19, 2024Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Brad Olson issued the following statement regarding National FFA Week, February 17-24. “Wisconsin Farm Bureau is a proud supporter of FFA because it is an organization that empowers the next generation of agricultural leaders and provides opportunities to explore a variety of agricultural careers. We also appreciate the hard work of FFA advisors ...
- More Than 315 Attend Farm Bureau’s FFA Farm Forum February 16, 2024More than 315 high school juniors and FFA advisors from across Wisconsin attended Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s FFA Farm Forum in Rothschild on Feb. 15. “FFA Farm Forum is an opportunity for the next generation in agriculture to gain new experiences and leadership skills,” said WFBF President Brad Olson. “We appreciate FFA members participating in FFA Farm ...
- First Round of ARIP Grants Now Available February 12, 2024This morning, the Wisconsin Ag Coalition, local government and timber industry advocates and the Department of Transportation held a press conference to promote the Agricultural Road Improvement Program. The program, created last year in Wisconsin Act 13 and funded as part of the biennial state budget, will provide $150 million to fund projects improving local ...
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