Chris and Brenda Conley own and operate High-Gem Holsteins and Normandes in Neosho. In 1927, Chris’ great grandparents started the farm. They decided to settle in the southern portion of […]
The Cranberry’s Sustainable Splash
Gaynor Cranberry Company is proudly owned by the Dempze family, who have been growing cranberries in Wood County for over 140 years. Heidi Slinkman and her sister Jennifer Dempze are […]
Leaders of the Land®: Pozarski Family Farms
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 […]
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, […]
Meet 35 Under 35’s Kristin Quist
Kristin Quist, a fifth-generation farmer specializing in dairy and crop cultivation, recently received the prestigious Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s 35 Under 35 Sustainable Future award. Alongside her husband, Jacob, and parents, […]
A Guide to Engaging Gen Z
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation recently joined the Center for Food Integrity (CFI) whose mission is to help today’s food system build consumer trust. As CFI members, WFBF has access to […]
Meet: Greg Gries
Libertyland Farms: Labor efficiencies and environmental considerations Sustainability is about leaving the land, water and soil better for the next generation. It also means leaving a successful and profitable legacy for […]
Foundation Supported Programs
Learn More About Our Programs Agriculture in the Classroom Expand The Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom program has been a leading educational program across the state for more than 30 […]
A Holistic Approach to Improving Biodiversity
At Gwenyn Hill Organic Farm and Gardens livestock and crops are integrated to achieve true sustainability. Ryan Heinen, Land and Livestock Manager at Gwenyn Hill, has a background in grazing. […]
Key Takeaways: Discovery Farms Conference
UW Discovery Farms held its 10th annual conference in the Wisconsin Dells on Wednesday, Dec. 15. The event served as a water quality conference for farmers across Wisconsin. The conference […]
Sustainable 4RWI Event Hosted in Sauk County
Wisconsin legislators, state agency representatives and local officials attended the Sustainable 4RWI field day hosted by Ken Nolden at Narrow’s Dairy in Rock Springs, Wis. on September 24 to learn about sustainable farming practices through the Sustainable […]
WFBF to Host Leaders of the Land Food Processing Tour at Bush Brothers & Company
The 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 […]