Today, more than 230 delegates at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s 103rd Annual Meeting established new policy directives for the organization. Farm Bureau delegates adopted the policies that will be […]
It’s That Time of Year
As summer starts winding down you may be thinking about getting those family vacations in or preparing for harvest, but at Farm Bureau, we are thinking about policy. Wisconsin Farm […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Delegates Set Policy for 2022
Today, more than 200 delegates at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s 102nd Annual Meeting established new policy directives for the organization. Farm Bureau delegates adopted the policies that will be […]
Tax Change Could Be Detrimental to Wisconsin Farms
During the 2020 presidential campaign, President Joe Biden suggested ending the stepped-up basis as a way to pay for his infrastructure plan. As a dairy farmer and someone who represents […]
Policy Development: A Time to Share Your Voice
When this Rural Route is delivered to you, we will be in the midst of policy development season. Many districts and counties have their policy development meetings scheduled with some […]
Policy Development Drives Farm Bureau Forward
This year Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is 100 years old. From the beginning, Farm Bureau has been a grassroots organization aimed at meeting member needs and advocating for agriculture. From […]
County Policy Development Change Needed
Throughout my years of involvement with Wisconsin Farm Bureau I’ve had a variety of opportunities to meet members across the state and nation. When talking with other members, or even […]
Are You A Policy Optimist or Pessimist
Rural Route Opinion Column: Jim Holte Farmers are known for being optimistic. In trying times, they don’t look down; they look ahead. No matter the weather, markets and other challenges […]
Farm Bill
The farm bill provides farmers with certainty. With the agriculture and rural economy struggling, households across the country are struggling to meet their basic needs for nutrition, and with farm […]
Water Quality
Water: Everyone needs it. Clean water is needed for necessities: drinking, bathing and laundry. It’s also needed for recreation: boating, swimming and fishing. As farmers grow and raise food they […]
Labeling and Marketing of Agricultural Products
The conversation around food labeling whether online or off tends to turn into a contentious debate. This issue is not new to Farm Bureau members. We have had valid discussions […]
Making an Impact through Farm Bureau
How can I have an impact on ag issues that affect my farm and daily life? I’m just one voice. I was blessed with the opportunity to serve on the […]
