On July 10, Outagamie County Farm Bureau members Keith and Kelly Oudenhoven hosted the Women for Trump Tour on their family’s farm, Larrand Dairy, in De Pere. “It was truly […]
The Year When There Was No County Fair
“Are they really going to cancel the county fair?” My daughter asked. As I slowly nodded my head yes, I could see her eyes well up with tears. I had […]
Three Ways to Support Wisconsin Farmers Right Now
Many of us are aware that agriculture is being severely impacted by challenges related to COVID-19, but we are often left wondering, “what can I do to help?”. The good […]
Fund Established to Help Wisconsinites
Rural Mutual Insurance Company and Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation have established the Wisconsin Food and Farm Support Fund to raise money for established non-profits that can help Wisconsinites during the […]
See something, say something: how to help someone that may be struggling with mental illness
Agriculture is commonly noted as being the last industry to make transactions on a handshake and an individual’s good word. Relationships are paramount, and – by and large – we […]
Tools Available for Farmers to Mitigate Manure Runoff Risk
Warmer temperatures in the weather forecast are certainly welcomed by many, but they can also pose challenges for farmers. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is urging farmers to plan ahead to […]
Agricultural Safety Awareness Program Week Kicks-off Monday
Wisconsin Farm Bureau will be joining Farm Bureau members across the nation in celebrating Agricultural Safety Awareness Program Week during March 2-6. This year’s ASAP Week theme is “20:20 Vision […]
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 […]
Joining the Innovation Space: Farmers and Technology Startups
Soil sensors, drone crop protectant applicators, laser-weeding robots, oh my! Where do the ideas for inventions in agriculture come from? About Startup Companies While an idea may start with anyone, […]
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 […]
Farm Bureau Legacy Continues
The history of Farm Bureau within my family traces back to 1963, the year my grandparents joined Ozaukee County Farm Bureau. In 1972, my late grandparents, George and Shirley Kohlwey, […]
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 […]