The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte: “I am very disappointed by the misleading and inaccurate news stories being shared across Wisconsin, and […]
Wisconsin Farmers Encouraged to Submit Comments on Livestock Siting Law
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has opened a comment period on the Livestock Facility Siting Law (ATCP 51). Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is encouraging farmers to […]
DATCP: Working for the People Every Day
Guest Column from DATCP Secretary-designee Brad Pfaff With a wide breadth and depth of responsibilities, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is truly the people’s agency. We […]
Joining the Innovation Space: Farmers and Technology Startups
Soil sensors, drone crop protectant applicators, laser-weeding robots, oh my! Where do the ideas for inventions in agriculture come from? About Startup Companies While an idea may start with anyone, […]
Your Moment is Now
I’m proud to be a small-town girl. I live in a town with zero stoplights where everyone knows their neighbors and Friday nights are meant for fish fries. Living in […]
Fine Tuning Your Voice on Social Media
If you’re already active on social media, you already understand how to create a post on a (or maybe many) social channel(s). But, let’s dive a little deeper into your […]
Wiedenbeck Reflects on AFBF Women’s Communications Boot Camp
Sometimes it isn’t easy taking time away from home. It can get discouraging to continue to take advantage of opportunities that are presented to you in order to avoid any […]
Volunteers for Agriculture® Endorses Gov. Walker
The Volunteers for Agriculture® Committee has given Governor Scott Walker its endorsement. The VFA® Committee is made up of 18 farmers appointed by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Board of […]
Ag in the Classroom Applications Due October 15
Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom and the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture have several opportunities this fall. Mini-Grant Applications: Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom offers grants up to $100 […]
New NR 151 Rules the Result of Collaboration
Clean Wisconsin and Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation issued the following statement after the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced updates to Natural Resources 151 to protect drinking water for Northeast Wisconsin will […]
True Leadership Doesn’t Require A Title
Leadership- are you born with it or molded into it? Some say it’s one or the other and some also say it’s a mixture of both. Whatever the case may […]
Ag Day at the Capitol is January 24
Ag Day at the Capitol will be held January 24 at the Monona Terrace in Madison. This event is the largest gathering of farmers from across the state representing a […]