As Wisconsin Farm Bureau celebrates its centennial, a new era is also in store for me. In December, I’m retiring from the WFBF Board of Directors. Beginning in December of […]
Wiedenbeck Reflects on AFBF Women’s Communications Boot Camp
Sometimes it isn’t easy taking time away from home. It can get discouraging to continue to take advantage of opportunities that are presented to you in order to avoid any […]
See the Value in Voting
Throughout the years, I have seen quite a few elections. I won’t admit to how many, but I will reminisce on the election between Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford. I […]
Shifting Perceptions Increases Need for Local Efforts
I have an old poster in my shop that reads, ‘Farming. Now that’s a noble profession.’ While I love that poster, every time I see it I can’t help but […]
My Dad’s Truck…
Recently, we put collector plates on my Dad’s 1990 Chevy three-quarter ton pickup truck. My dad bought his first new farm pickup truck in August of 1990 from Voegli Chevrolet […]
Why Engaging on Social Media Actually Matters
How many times have you been scrolling through your Facebook newsfeed and read a post or article that you agreed with, but just kept scrolling without dropping a like, share […]
Celebrate National 4-H Week
The 4-H Pledge I pledge my head to clearer thinking, My heart to greater loyalty, My hands to larger service, and my health to better living, for my club, my […]
Opioid Crisis Not Just A Large City Issue
September is here, football has started, corn is being chopped and potatoes are being dug. Wisconsin’s soybean and corn crop are rapidly approaching harvest. Wisconsin’s farmers are eager and ready […]
Sticking Up for Dairy
A Message from WFBF President Jim Holte The work at Farm Bureau is never done as we look for ways to better serve you, our members, and be a voice […]
YFA Washington, D.C. Fly-in
The number of opportunities that I have had by being involved with Wisconsin Farm Bureau have been countless! Once again, I was chosen to attend the Washington D.C. Fly-In and […]
Let’s Celebrate Agriculture
The 4th of July is one of the most celebrated holidays in America. While you’re celebrating the history of our country with family and friends, it’s also a great time […]
Your Dairy Checkoff Dollars at Work
Dairy isn’t just a key economic engine of the state and it’s not just the beating heart of Wisconsin – the dairy industry IS Wisconsin. Every carton of milk, stick […]