The Volunteers for Agriculture® Committee is a legally-constituted political action committee established by Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. The committee, consisting of 18 Farm Bureau members across the state, endorsed 57 […]
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Persevering Through Tough Times Merriam-Webster says that the definition of persevere is to continue doing something or trying to do something even though it is difficult. During the last few […]
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Holte Reelected President of WFBF
Jim Holte has been reelected for a third one-year term as the president of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation and Rural Mutual Insurance Company at the close of the WFBF […]
Walworth County Farm Bureau
Board Members President Gregory Sawtelle – 262.903.6260 Vice President Scott Simons – 262.215.4250 Secretary Ann Brost – 414.828.7223 Treasurer Richard Thelen – 262.723-.3099 Promotion and Education Chair Kathy Tober – 262.642.5857 […]
Farmers Call on Capitol Hill to Address Agriculture’s Needs
Nearly 500 Farm Bureau members from across America are visiting policymakers on Capitol Hill this week to discuss the most pressing issues facing agriculture. Representing Wisconsin agriculture is Wisconsin Farm […]
Wisconsin Farm Groups See Dairy Innovation Hub as Vital to Future
Calling the need for next-generation dairy research critical, five Wisconsin farm groups today urged state lawmakers to increase investment in scientists and supporting facilities at the state’s agricultural colleges. The […]
Agricultural Groups Praise Passage of AB 727 / SB 677
Fifteen agricultural organizations came together to praise Senate leadership and the authors of legislation that prioritizes farmer-led conservation efforts to reduce nitrogen on farms. They are Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, […]
Farmer-Led Conservation Support Bill Signed by Governor Evers
On April 8, a Wisconsin Farm Bureau and Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association supported bill prioritizing farmer-led conservation efforts to optimize nitrogen application on farms was signed into law […]
Three WFBF Backed Bills Pass Assembly
The Wisconsin Assembly passed three bills supported by Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation to address the state’s wolf population, allow more efficient transportation of milk products and clarify limitations on the […]
Farm Bureau Members Advocate for Agriculture in D.C.
Nearly 30 Farm Bureau members and staff were in Washington, D.C last week to advocate for Wisconsin farmers. The trip marked the completion of the WFBF Leadership Institute, a year-long […]
Wisconsin Farmers and Water Technology Leaders Support Pollution Credit Trading Legislation
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Wisconsin Corn Growers Association, Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association and The Water Council thank Senator Rob Cowles and Representative Joel Kitchens for authoring the “Pollution […]