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 […]
Wisconsin Farmers Urge Support for Wetland Reform – AB 547
Wisconsin farmers encourage the members of the Wisconsin Assembly to vote in support of Assembly Bill 547. This legislation would bring additional relief to farmers who have small, non federal […]
Of Love and Farm Bureau
When you think of Valentine’s Day typically you think of flowers, candies and hearts. That’s why you would be surprised to hear this Valentine’s Day reminds us of discussion meet, […]
Rooted in Positivity
When I signed up for Farm Bureau 5 years ago, I just wanted to compete in the Young Farmer and Agriculturist Discussion Meet. I had a fondness of speaking contests […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Delegates Set Policy for 2018
Today, 250 delegates at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s 98th Annual Meeting in Wisconsin Dells established new policy directives for the organization. Farm Bureau delegates adopted the policies that will […]
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 […]
Are Politics A Waste of Time?
I recently traveled to Washington, D.C., for a Grassroots Engagement Training sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation. Leaving for this trip, I felt two very strong, very opposite emotions. […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Delegates Set Policy for 2017
Delegates at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s 97th Annual Meeting in Wisconsin Dells established new policy directives for the organization on Monday, December 5. Farm Bureau delegates adopted the policies […]
Policy isn’t Sexy, but it’s Necessary
It starts with a little prediction and lots of preparation. It’s not always attention grabbing and engaging, but it’s crucial work if we want to keep farming. Farm Bureau policy […]
The Third Time’s the Charm!
On March 1, Governor Walker put his signature on the third and possibly final bill in what has become the Implements of Husbandry (IOH) trilogy. For those of you who […]
True Grassroots: Growing a Future
We are a grassroots organization. It is a title that we at Farm Bureau wear with justifiable pride. But what does “grassroots,” really mean? As a Young Farmer and Agriculturalist […]
