The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s political action committee, Volunteers for Agriculture®, has released its initial endorsements for state Assembly and state Senate races ahead of the November 5 general election. […]
WFBF Hosts ALDI Sustainability Team for Dairy Farm Day
I often travel to conferences alone. It can be nerve-wracking going into a room full of people who already seem to know each other. I typically look for someone else […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Committee Hosts Leadership Boot Camp
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Promotion and Education Committee is hosting a one-day Leadership Boot Camp on October 26 at the Cranberry Country Lodge in Tomah. The topic for this year’s […]
Spotlight on YF&R – The Power of YES
In 2018 we joined Farm Bureau, eager to connect with like-minded farmers who shared our passion and commitment to championing the future of agriculture in our region. We received an […]
Growing Their Network
Two dairy farms, just over 2,000 miles apart. Kat Peper grew up on a dairy farm in California’s Central Valley where she was active in FFA, showed dairy cows and […]
Dairy Farmers Should Be Wary of FMMO Changes
The flow of raw milk is a complex ecosystem where producers, processors and consumers are interconnected. One crucial aspect of this chain is the concept of “make allowances,” which refers […]
Statler Hired as Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Graphic Designer
Raegan Statler has been hired as Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Graphic Designer. In her role, Statler will oversee the design and printing process of the Rural Route magazine. Her duties […]
August is National Make-A-Will Month
Wills are an important planning tool for individuals and families of all backgrounds, regardless of wealth and property. Besides helping to allocate assets, wills can be used to nominate guardians […]
Embracing the Wild, Wild West of Carbon
It is a natural fit to focus on our environmental impact in the spring. In fact, the entire month of April is dedicated to the awareness of our Earth’s resources […]
First Round of Agricultural Road Grants Awarded
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced today grant recipients for the first $50 million of the Agricultural Road Improvement Program (ARIP). These projects will rebuild local […]
Spotlight on YFA – Jason Behrend
Jason Behrend, District 8 WFBF YFA Committee Representative – Farm Bureau member since 2010 Why do you value your Farm Bureau membership? Farm Bureau has so many aspects that help […]
5 Minutes with Winnebago County’s Linda Mullins
Tell us a little about yourself. I grew up on a dairy farm and come from a long line of farmers. I was active in my county 4-H for 10 […]
