The Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Program is pleased to announce the three winners of the National Ag Day drawing contest. More than 386 entries were received total. One winner […]
Wisconsin Farm Groups See Dairy Innovation Hub as Vital to Future
Calling the need for next-generation dairy research critical, five Wisconsin farm groups today urged state lawmakers to increase investment in scientists and supporting facilities at the state’s agricultural colleges. The […]
Centennial: Leaders Through the Years
In the early days of Wisconsin Farm Bureau, the organization saw much turnover in leadership. New on its feet, it functioned more as a county Farm Bureau does today and […]
Centennial: Our Legacy
“The history and future of Farm Bureau in Wisconsin centers on the “farm community”—Farm Bureau’s commitment to the economic strength and social wellbeing of farmers, local businesses and the people […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Statement on Former State Rep. Ed Brooks
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte released this statement regarding the announcement of former State Rep. Ed Brooks death: “Former Rep. Ed Brooks was truly a servant leader and […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Encourages Safe Driving Practices Around Farm Equipment
Spring means one thing for farmers: it’s time to hit the fields. Tractors and other implements of husbandry (IOH) are allowed to operate on Wisconsin roadways but are often large […]
Wisconsin’s Year of Clean Water
Do you know the purpose, cause or belief that drives you? Author Simon Sinek calls this “finding your why.” On my family’s dairy farm, our why is, “To learn and […]
A Clear Focus on Clean Water
Earth Day is a time to celebrate our natural resources and commit to caring for our planet. As a farmer, this commitment isn’t limited to one day, but rather stretches […]
Animal Well-Being Conference Packed with Information
UW-Extension hosted its annual conference on dairy handling and well-being on March 19 in Platteville. I attended on behalf of Wisconsin Farm Bureau since the organization was a sponsor of […]
Spring in Madison
Spring in downtown Madison is beautiful – the breeze off the lakes and the tulips around the Capitol can make winter in Wisconsin seem far away. The spring following a […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation and Wisconsin Hemp Alliance Applaud Growing Opportunities Act
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation and the Wisconsin Hemp Alliance applaud the release of the Growing Opportunities Act authored by, Senator Testin Senator Taylor, Representative Kurtz and Representative Considine for […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Testifies to Speaker’s Task Force on Water Quality
On Wednesday, April 3, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte testified in front of the Speaker’s Task Force on Water Quality. Holte’s testimony stressed the importance of engaging farmers […]