One-two-three-four! United States Marine Corps! The echoes of boot camp chants have since been replaced with calling out cow ear tag numbers “two-five-nine-one” during herd health checks. It’s been thirteen […]
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, […]
No Regrets
As Wisconsin Farm Bureau celebrates its centennial, a new era is also in store for me. In December, I’m retiring from the WFBF Board of Directors. Beginning in December of […]
Three Members Appointed to Farm Bureau’s Promotion and Education Committee
Andrea Brossard of Dodge County, Kathy Duescher of Brown County and Katie Zoromski of Marathon County have been appointed to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Promotion and Education Committee by the […]
Wiedenbeck Reflects on AFBF Women’s Communications Boot Camp
Sometimes it isn’t easy taking time away from home. It can get discouraging to continue to take advantage of opportunities that are presented to you in order to avoid any […]
See the Value in Voting
Throughout the years, I have seen quite a few elections. I won’t admit to how many, but I will reminisce on the election between Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford. I […]
Shifting Perceptions Increases Need for Local Efforts
I have an old poster in my shop that reads, ‘Farming. Now that’s a noble profession.’ While I love that poster, every time I see it I can’t help but […]
Why Engaging on Social Media Actually Matters
How many times have you been scrolling through your Facebook newsfeed and read a post or article that you agreed with, but just kept scrolling without dropping a like, share […]
Celebrate National 4-H Week
The 4-H Pledge I pledge my head to clearer thinking, My heart to greater loyalty, My hands to larger service, and my health to better living, for my club, my […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Statement on United States Mexico Canada Agreement
The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte: “Wisconsin farmers welcome the new agreement with our North American trade partners with opened arms. The […]
Ag in the Classroom Fall Information Meetings Set
Informational meetings will be held around the state to offer an opportunity to learn more about the Ag in the Classroom program. The meetings are open to anyone interested in […]
Marketbasket Survey Shows Milk is a Bargain in the Dairy State
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Marketbasket survey that tracks the average price of 16 food items used to prepare one or more meals rang in at $51.57. The survey total increased […]