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 […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Announces Earth Week Webinar Series
Wisconsin 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 […]
WFBF Young Farmer and Agriculturist Award Applications Now Available
Applications 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 […]
The Time is Now to Act on ARIP Funding
For 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. […]
WFBF’s 35 Under 35 Nominations Now Open
Nominations 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 […]
Dairy Margin Coverage Enrollment Begins Feb. 28
Wisconsin 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 […]
State Assembly Passes Three Bills Supporting Agriculture
The 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 […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Statement on National FFA Week
Wisconsin 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 […]
More Than 315 Attend Farm Bureau’s FFA Farm Forum
More 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 […]
First Round of ARIP Grants Now Available
This 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, […]
Nate Zimdars Hired as Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Governmental Relations Administrative Assistant
Nate Zimdars has been hired as the Governmental Relations Administrative Assistant by Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. Zimdars will be responsible for providing daily support and assistance to WFBF’s Governmental Relations […]
Farmers Advocate for Rural Wisconsin at Ag Day at the Capitol
On January 31, more than 275 farmers and agriculturists gathered at the Monona Terrace in Madison for Ag Day at the Capitol. Ag Day at the Capitol is an annual […]