It is hard not to get caught up in the busyness of our daily routine, and often the tyranny of the urgent is what gets our attention. But something is […]
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 […]
Rural Mutual Insurance Makes Monumental Commitment to Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Centennial
In 2018, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation kicked off a fundraising campaign in honor of the organization’s centennial celebration. The campaign aims to raise $100,000 for the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation […]
Wisconsin Ag Open Registration Deadline Extended
Registration for the 22nd annual Wisconsin Ag Open, hosted by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation has been extended until Monday, August 19. The event will be held at The Oaks […]
Holte Announces Retirement
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte recently announced his retirement from the WFBF Board of Directors effective December 9. A Dunn County Farm Bureau member and past county president, […]
Policy Development Drives Farm Bureau Forward
This year Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is 100 years old. From the beginning, Farm Bureau has been a grassroots organization aimed at meeting member needs and advocating for agriculture. From […]
Wisconsin Ag Groups Launch Farm Neighbors Care Campaign
The Wisconsin Farm Center, a free and confidential resource available to all farmers in the state, reported more than 2,300 calls from farmers in 2018. As of May 30, 2019, […]
Farm Bureau Members Provide Insight on Using Cover Crops
Changing times have called for a change in mindset. This past year has been challenging, not only for livestock producers, but also for crop farmers. Low prices, the ever-increasing costs […]
Centennial: Memories from Becky Schollian
My centennial story involves the prankster Roger Cliff. Roger graduated from Lancaster High School with my ex-husband Craig, so I’ve known him for years. When I was hired at Wisconsin […]
Agriculture Yields Jobs on and off the Farm
A Message from AFBF President Zippy Duvall Each spring we celebrate National Agriculture Day and National Agriculture Week. This celebration gives us a great opportunity to talk about the innovation […]
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 […]
The Science of Stress and Learning How to Throttle Down
Guest Column from UW-Madison Division of Extension Feeling stressed? You’re not alone. A recent Gallup poll found that 55 percent of Americans said they had experienced stress during a lot […]