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 […]
Hay Bales as Church Pews
Growing up, getting to church every Sunday was a struggle. We liked to go on Saturday nights before chores when we could, but if our schedule didn’t allow, a Sunday […]
