Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Promotion and Education Committee hosted a food and supply drive at this year’s WFBF Annual Meeting and YFA Conference. The items collected were donated to food […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Celebrates Centennial During Annual Meeting
On December 7, Wisconsin Farm Bureau celebrated 100 years at its Annual Meeting. The organization hosted a variety of events in honor of the occasion. The main event was the […]
Part 3 – The Clearing: Today
“Our teaching will be by the living word and the work of the hand.” — Jens Jensen This past year, The Clearing offered almost 90 art, fine craft, natural science […]
Part 2 – The Clearing: The Early Days
“The mission of The Clearing is to provide diverse educational experiences in the folk school tradition, in a setting of quiet forests, meadows and water. The Clearing is a place […]
Part 1 – The Clearing: Managed by Farm Bureau
“The gate will never be closed again.” — Mertha Fulkerson A quote in “The Story of the Clearing” by Mertha Fulkerson and Ada Corson says: “There are a few men […]
Consider Supporting Ag Education and Leadership Programs on Giving Tuesday
This Giving Tuesday, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation is looking to inspire generosity from donors who wish to support agriculture education and leadership programs and activities for years to come. […]
Centennial: Miss Farm Bureau Reflections from Amy Sue Vruwink
Amy Sue Vruwink served as Miss Farm Bureau from 1995 to1996 and was the last to serve because the program was discontinued. Vruwink grew up in Milladore on her family’s […]
Centennial: Third Time is a Charm
They said the third time is a charm. It was for me anyway in joining Farm Bureau twelve years ago. Rick Althaus, the Lafayette County president at the time, asked […]
Centennial: Serving as Miss Farm Bureau Was Step One in A Career with Farm Bureau
Born into an active Dane County Farm Bureau family, and knowing the opportunities available, Darlene Arneson has served in many roles in the organization including: currently as Ag in the […]
Centennial: Strong Traditions in Farm Bureau Programming
Members and Youth Served Well Through the Years Throughout its history, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation has placed a high priority on sponsoring and conducting programs that provide valuable services, information […]
Centennial: The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same
Thinking back almost 50 years I can still remember my mom having to make pies for the county Farm Bureau food stand. Seemed like it was 4-5 per family maybe. […]
Centennial Reflection: Ken Wagner
“December of 1984 we were chosen to serve on the WFBF Young Farmer and Rancher committee by our then District 6 Director George Engel. We met 2 other couples while […]