As the economy here and abroad slowly begins to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, America’s farmers and ranchers are ready to meet increased demand both in the […]
Earth Day is Every Day on the Farm
I think it’s safe to say that spring is here. Buds are showing on trees. Alfalfa and wheat fields are beginning to green. Farmers are bursting with excitement and anticipation […]
Activism in the Time of COVID-19 (and Beyond)
I think everyone would agree with me when I say that 2020 didn’t exactly play out the way anyone would have expected. I’ve been extremely proud to be part of […]
Dairy Innovation Hub Drives Innovation, Collaboration
The Dairy Innovation Hub is now well into its second year and is already having impacts across the three participating campuses. Of the $7.8 million in annual funding, 52 percent […]
Ready, Set, Go!
A new year, new administration and new Congress add up to a new mandate for those of us fortunate enough to represent farmers and ranchers in Washington, D.C. With more […]
Poll Shows COVID-19 Taking Toll on Farmers’ Mental Health
A strong majority of farmers/farmworkers say the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their mental health, and more than half say they are personally experiencing more mental health challenges than they were […]
Resolved for Stronger Rural Communities in 2021
With each new year comes the time-honored tradition of setting resolutions. At the American Farm Bureau, we have a similar tradition as our grassroots leaders meet to set our policy […]
Farm Bureau Supports Communities During COVID-19
As the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic brought economic hardship to rural communities and food banks struggled to keep up with increased demand, state and county Farm Bureaus donated millions […]
AgrAbility – Serving Wisconsin Farmers
Let’s start with some quick background for those of you who might have never heard of us, or just need a refresher. Since 1991, AgrAbility of Wisconsin has been promoting […]
Doing Better Together
One thing that drew me to Farm Bureau was the respect the organization had. I believe that’s because Farm Bureau was founded by farmers working together and trying to make […]
Overview of Governmental Relations Efforts
Development of State Biennial Budget Priorities WFBF’s governmental relations team has taken into consideration the policy modifications and directions from the resolution session during the 2020 WFBF Annual Meeting as […]
5 Minutes with President Kevin Krentz
Why did you want to farm and why do you still? I began farming to carry on my father’s legacy. I also wanted to raise my children in the same […]