Soil sensors, drone crop protectant applicators, laser-weeding robots, oh my! Where do the ideas for inventions in agriculture come from? About Startup Companies While an idea may start with anyone, […]
Farm Bureau Member Helps Combat Myths About Milk
2019 marks 100 years of Wisconsin Farm Bureau and just over 50 years of me being a member. I have so many great memories of growing up within the organization. […]
Planting Has Begun
Spring has finally arrived, and you are seeing farmers out in the fields and probably traveling down a road you drive on your way to work. So maybe you’re wondering, […]
Your Moment is Now
I’m proud to be a small-town girl. I live in a town with zero stoplights where everyone knows their neighbors and Friday nights are meant for fish fries. Living in […]
Centennial: Leaders Through the Years
In the early days of Wisconsin Farm Bureau, the organization saw much turnover in leadership. New on its feet, it functioned more as a county Farm Bureau does today and […]
Centennial: Our Legacy
“The history and future of Farm Bureau in Wisconsin centers on the “farm community”—Farm Bureau’s commitment to the economic strength and social wellbeing of farmers, local businesses and the people […]
Encouraging Words Lead to Successful Lung Transplant and Friendships
Farm Bureau’s Rural Route connects farmers in more ways than one In 2012, Outagamie County Farm Bureau member Rick DeRuyter was diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was put on […]
Wisconsin’s Year of Clean Water
Do you know the purpose, cause or belief that drives you? Author Simon Sinek calls this “finding your why.” On my family’s dairy farm, our why is, “To learn and […]
A Clear Focus on Clean Water
Earth Day is a time to celebrate our natural resources and commit to caring for our planet. As a farmer, this commitment isn’t limited to one day, but rather stretches […]
UW Discovery Farms Promoting Clean Water Through On-Farm Research
On April 22, we celebrate Earth Day which symbolizes environmental protection worldwide. It’s a good reminder for us to reflect upon environmental stewardship and how actions can have a positive […]
Animal Well-Being Conference Packed with Information
UW-Extension hosted its annual conference on dairy handling and well-being on March 19 in Platteville. I attended on behalf of Wisconsin Farm Bureau since the organization was a sponsor of […]
Spring in Madison
Spring in downtown Madison is beautiful – the breeze off the lakes and the tulips around the Capitol can make winter in Wisconsin seem far away. The spring following a […]