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 […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Statement on United States Mexico Canada Agreement
The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte: “Wisconsin farmers welcome the new agreement with our North American trade partners with opened arms. The […]
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 […]
WFBF Statement on USDA Aid Package
The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte. “The $12 billion package of assistance for farmers announced today is temporary relief. While it’s appreciated […]
WFBF Statement on Dairy Efforts
The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte. “Wisconsin Farm Bureau is proud to have multiple members serving on the newly-appointed Wisconsin Dairy Task […]
Letter Sent by 37 Ag Organizations Asks FDA to Take Immediate Action
On July 6, a letter coordinated by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau was sent to FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb. The letter was signed by 37 state Farm Bureaus and other agricultural […]
New Member Appointed to Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist Committee
Bob Nash of Ozaukee County has been appointed to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist (YFA) Committee by the organization’s Board of Directors. His term began on July […]
WFBF Supports 2018 Amendments to the Endangered Species Act
Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Jim Holte issued the following statement regarding the amendments to the Endangered Species Act. “We appreciate the efforts by Chairman Barrasso of the U.S. Senate Committee […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Pleased with Action on Farm Bill in House and Senate
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is pleased with the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. “The passage of the farm bill is […]
Holte: New Dairy Scholarship Program Invests in Our Future Leaders
The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte: “Young people have a desire to learn and implement new technology or better management practices to […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Asks Farmers and Motorists To Work Together to Keep Roadways Safe
Spring is here which means one thing for farmers: it’s time to hit the fields. Tractors and other implements of husbandry (IOH) are allowed to operate on Wisconsin roadways but […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Applauds Farmer Appointment to UW Board of Regents
The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte: “Wisconsin Farm Bureau is extremely pleased with Governor Walker’s appointment of Cris Peterson to serve on […]