Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Jim Holte issued the following statement regarding the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals decision upholding the listing of the gray wolf in Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota: “Although […]
Why I Talk About Dairy
Almost every time I am out with family and friends, I find myself talking about dairy farming. It is something that has been a part of my life for 24 […]
Living in Senegal
My entire life I have been surrounded by dairy. Avoiding milk, cheese and cows in a state like Wisconsin would be difficult. I was fortunate to live just down the […]
We’re Not Crying Wolf
On February 15, I had the honor of testifying in front of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on modernizing the Endangered Species Act in Washington, D.C. I […]
Remember Why We go to Ag Day at the Capitol
Another Ag day at the Capitol has come and gone. It wasn’t that long ago that I thought it was just another meeting my dad was going to in Madison. […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Members Visit Capitol Hill
A far-reaching water rule and bills on the labeling of genetically modified food and country of origin labeling of beef, pork and poultry were on the collective minds of Farm […]
Strange Bedfellows
Definition of hipster: a person who follows the latest trends and fashions, especially those regarded as being outside the cultural mainstream Love them or hate them, hipsters are here and […]
Hay Bales as Church Pews
Growing up, getting to church every Sunday was a struggle. We liked to go on Saturday nights before chores when we could, but if our schedule didn’t allow, a Sunday […]
Always Be Ready for Your Interview
We are constantly told to “tell our story”. The customers of today want to know the back story on where their food came from. Now they don’t need to know […]
