“The gate will never be closed again.” — Mertha Fulkerson A quote in “The Story of the Clearing” by Mertha Fulkerson and Ada Corson says: “There are a few men […]
Centennial: Reflections From a District Coordinator
This year the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is celebrating its Centennial. All year we have been looking back at individual members, programs and activities that have made WFBF the organization […]
Farmers Need USMCA Now
It’s not every day that a dairy farmer and the Vice President of the United States share the same stage. I had the unique opportunity to participate in a panel […]
Real Dairy: Local, Nutritious and Delicious
Every week when I go to the grocery store, I pay close attention to the labels on the food products I purchase. It can be a bit overwhelming if you […]
Centennial: Serving as Miss Farm Bureau Was Step One in A Career with Farm Bureau
Born into an active Dane County Farm Bureau family, and knowing the opportunities available, Darlene Arneson has served in many roles in the organization including: currently as Ag in the […]
Family Is the Best Part of Farming
Rural Route Opinion Column: Sarah Hetke As a little kid I couldn’t wait for the fall school days to be over. The bus ride always seemed to take too long. […]
Agriculture Needs More Unity
There has been some anger and confusion in farm country regarding Secretary Perdue’s comments, during World Dairy Expo. Farmers and agriculturists are trusting people by nature. When I sit down […]
Centennial: Di Laura Remembers Serving as Miss St. Croix County Farm Bureau
In 1995, Angela (Roquette) Di Laura served as Miss St. Croix County Farm Bureau. She remembers wearing her crown and sash during parade routes in Woodville, Baldwin, River Falls, Prescott, […]
Don’t Forget About this Member Benefit
Rural Route Opinion Column: Amy Eckelberg Our public relations team at Wisconsin Farm Bureau helps promote our organization’s member benefits. Ironically, one benefit that we don’t always showcase is the […]
Speak Up: You Won’t Regret It
When I was in high school, I attended the National FFA’s Washington Leadership Conference. I spent the week visiting monuments dedicated to the great women and men who have served […]
Leading Ways Your Membership Dollars Work for You
A Message from AFBF President Zippy Duvall Farm and ranch families know how to stretch every dollar, and we take that same care here at Farm Bureau with every dollar […]
On the Road Again
I’ve spent a good amount of time on the road during my last six years as President of Wisconsin Farm Bureau. I feel like I have spent equally as long […]