WFBF Sustainability Mission Statement
“At Wisconsin Farm Bureau, we all have a responsibility to make a positive impact to protect our natural resources and preserve our livelihood and communities to ensure the success of future generations.”
Events and Deadlines
Conservation Programs and Assistance
Wisconsin farmers are among the first to adopt voluntary practices that reduce emissions, enrich the soil, and protect our water and air, all while producing more food, fiber, and renewable fuel than ever before. Find information to accelerate conservation initiatives on your farm or in your community here:
Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants
NRCS Wisconsin Conservation Assistance Programs
Discovery Farms Wisconsin Nitrogen Use Efficiency Study
High School Pollinator Habitat Grants - Sand County Foundation
35 Under 35
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 practices.
The 35 Under 35 Program is presented in partnership with Insight FS.
Meet the 2023 finalists.
- Sustainable Future
- Sustainable Service
- Sustainable Environment
- Sustainable Storytelling
- Sustainable Self
Learn more about 35 Under 35 here.
Get Involved
Are you interesting in incorporating sustainability into your events? Check out these ideas to elevate sustainability in your community.
- Host a Leaders of the Land Tour
- Sponsor a local watershed group event
- Host sustainability media trainings
- Run a pollinator campaign
- Use demonstrations at fairs and events
- Create signage and stickers for food stands and events
For more information or assistance, contact Rachel LaCount, rlacount@wfbf.com.
Leaders of the Land™
Leaders of the Land is Wisconsin Farm Bureau's brand for sharing sustainability stories. We use Leaders of the Land to highlight farmer stories and share sustainability insights from our members.
Find more Leaders of the Land stories here.
Partnerships and Collaboration
Wisconsin Farm Bureau applauds and encourages partnerships and collaboration to advance sustainability initiatives.
WFBF supports the on-farm research efforts of Discovery Farms Wisconsin. Through UW Discovery Farm’s leadership, working farms implement a variety of on-farm practices and then measure the impacts on surface water quality from the field’s edge. Current project areas of study include nitrogen use efficiency, edge of field surface runoff monitoring, edge of field tile monitoring and soil health.
Wisconsin Farm Bureau was an original stakeholder of DATCP’s Producer-led Watershed grant program and supported its inception and continued growth. This program has been widely-successful. Farmers enjoy working together to find solutions to problems that directly impact their farms and rural communities. This collaboration of stakeholders allows farmers to have a direct voice in how and why practices are implemented on their farms.
WFBF is proud to support the Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award presented by Sand County Foundation. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes land owners who inspire others with their dedication to the land, water and wildlife habitat on private, working land. We are proud to recognize the outstanding conservation efforts of Wisconsin farmers.
Resources
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