“Hi! I’d like to book an appointment for three cattle at the end of August.” “I’m sorry. Our appointments are filled through the end of the year, and we won’t […]
Taking Care of You
Self-care. Two words that may bring a negative connotation to mind but what if you knew that self-care was more than bubble baths or indulgent shopping trips. Self-care means taking […]
Spotlight on YFA: Ben and Haily Sand
Ben and Haily Sand, District 9 WFBF YFA Committee members Farm Bureau members since 2018 Why do you value your Farm Bureau membership? Our Farm Bureau membership has kept us […]
A Busy Week Working for WFBF Members
This week I was able to visit Washington, D.C., for a variety of meetings. The main purpose of my visit was to attend the American Farm Bureau Council of Presidents […]
Helping Young Americans Return to Rural Roots
In times of crisis, our priorities become clear with family topping the list. The pandemic prompted a great migration home for many young Americans last year. As many offices and […]
5 Minutes with Taylor County’s Rob Klussendorf
Please share a little about yourself. One day your life will flash before your eyes, make sure yours is worth watching. Mine is. I was born with a bang on […]
Observations After a Year
As a farmer myself, I know nothing is more important than the ability to get a safe, abundant food supply to our customers. During the last year, we have experienced […]
Take a Summertime Ag-Venture
ag·ven·ture | noun: an exciting or remarkable agricultural experience. (Source: wiagtourism.com.) From fairs and farm tours to festivals and farmer’s markets, there are plenty of opportunities for an ag-venture in […]
Federal Transportation Funding – A WisPolitics Virtual Luncheon Review
Last week, WisPolitics held a virtual luncheon assessing the state-federal infrastructure push. President Biden has proposed a nearly $2.5 trillion infrastructure bill to invest in a wide swath of issues […]
Spring planting and acreage predictions from AgriVisor
Planting is well underway across the United States, but even so, we continue to hear debate over this year’s acreage. In the March planting intentions report acres were projected at […]
5 Minutes with Shawano County’s Neil Christianson
Please share a little about yourself. I grew up in the township of Navarino and I was the middle child of five with three sisters and one brother. I graduated […]
Check In with Yourself and Others
May is Mental Health Month Stress affects us all. Maybe you are coping with a difficult relationship, having a hard time managing finances or trying to home school your kids […]