I wanted to work in communications ever since I first heard about the major while attending a freshman orientation event at UW-Green Bay. I remember joking around with my dad […]
Ver Kuilen Hired as WFBF’s Communications Coordinator
Kylie Ver Kuilen has been hired as Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Communication Coordinator. In her role, Ver Kuilen will be responsible for editing and designing newsletters and overseeing the content […]
Fighting for Farmers
I have a strong admiration for all of our essential workers. I realize this list is long but the people who keep this country going really are heroes. Obviously, I […]
Reflecting on Blessings this Easter
Each morning I wake up and scroll through the news. My job is to be informed so I can communicate and collaborate with my colleagues and our members. If you […]
Don’t Forget About this Member Benefit
Rural Route Opinion Column: Amy Eckelberg Our public relations team at Wisconsin Farm Bureau helps promote our organization’s member benefits. Ironically, one benefit that we don’t always showcase is the […]
Food, Faith and Farm Bureau
This summer was a little different than others. As if my husband and I needed to spend more hours on the road, we did. Every mile was worth it though, […]
We Can’t Afford More Division
Originally printed in the February|March 2018 issue of Rural Route Growing up in a small town in northeastern Wisconsin, Madison was practically New York City to me. When I first […]
Relationships Matter
Rural Route Opinion Column – Amy Eckelberg This isn’t your typical column about relationships. I won’t be discussing how to get out of the dog house or 10 date ideas […]
The Dairy Dilemma and Farm Bureau’s Role
Rural Route Opinion Column: Amy Eckelberg When I saw the photo on social media my heart sank. The early-April news that dairy processors were dropping farmers made me uneasy and […]
My Relationship with the Internet: It’s Complicated
I’m a millennial and I work in communications. I adore all things Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat. You’d think I would love the Internet, but lately I would list our […]
Learning is a Two-Way Street at County Fairs
As a kid, the county fair was by far the highlight of my summer. It was a lot of fun. I enjoyed working with my animals to get them ready […]
Pack a Picnic: It Costs Less Than $6 a Person According to Farm Bureau’s Survey
The price of a picnic this year will be just a little more expensive than last summer according to the latest Wisconsin Farm Bureau Marketbasket survey. The informal survey shows […]
