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 […]
4-H Through a Cloverbud’s Eyes
Fifteen years ago, I married into a 4-H family. Growing up, I was never involved in 4-H. To be honest, I didn’t even know what the organization really was until […]
A Commitment to Community
From the Earth Farm and Education Garden is the community farm of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community near Bowler. Staff grow 30 different kinds of fruits and vegetables to provide 54 community […]
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. […]
Partnerships Promote Sustainability
Lake Family Farm is a fifth-generation farm located near Boyceville in Dunn County. The farm transitioned from dairy to cash grain in 1999. Jeff and Kelley Lake, along with their […]
Compost and Conservation
Cowsmo Inc. is a compost business associated with Rosenholm Dairy near Waumandee in Buffalo County. John Rosenow is the fifth– generation on his family’s 600-cow dairy farm. John and his wife, Nettie, manage the dairy […]
Let’s Not Meet By Accident
If you have not noticed, corn and soybean harvest is in full swing right now. Farmers have been busy since planting tending to crops and harvesting alfalfa and shorter season […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Statement on Secretary Confirmations
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Krentz released the following statement regarding the confirmation of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Secretary Randy Romanski and Wisconsin Department of […]
Dairy Hub Collaborations Lead to Synergistic Gains
A biennium. Two years. In terms of research, not a long period of time. Despite this, the last two years have been very productive and formative for the Hub. We […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Committee Hosts Leadership Boot Camp
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Promotion and Education Committee is hosting a one-day Leadership Boot Camp on November 13 at Chippewa Valley Technical College Energy Education Center in Eau Claire. The […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Reminds Motorists to Be Safe on Rural Roads this Fall
Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for those involved in agriculture. For this reason, the third week of September is […]
Farm Safety Yields Results
Since 1944, the U.S. president has proclaimed one week of the year to be National Farm Safety and Health Week (NFSHW). This year, as in others, the governor of Wisconsin […]