Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Brad Olson issued the following statement in response to the U.S. House passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026: “Today, the […]
Policy Development: A Time to Share Your Voice
Many districts and counties have their policy development meetings throughout the summer. As a grassroots membership organization, the policy initiatives that direct the work of Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation and […]
Tips for Writing Letters to the Editor that Get Published
One of the easiest ways to inform the general public about issues is to compose a letter to the editor. Writing letters to the editor can be effective, but only […]
How to Set Up a Legislative Visit
Meeting with your elected officials remains one of the most effective ways to influence public policy. Face‑to‑face conversations help lawmakers and their staff understand how issues affect farms, families and […]
How to Call an Elected Official
When you need to make your voice heard on an issue and you don’t have time to write a letter or email, a call can be a great means to […]
How to Write an Email to a Legislator That Spurs Action
Knowing how to write an email to a legislator helps your voice reach the right person at the right time. Email now serves as the primary way to contact elected […]
WFBF Statement on Veto of Foreign Land Ownership Legislation
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation released the following statement from WFBF President Brad Olson today following the veto of Senate Bill 7 that would have created a strict ban on land […]
State Senate Concludes Legislative Session
The Wisconsin State Senate concluded their regular session yesterday passing several bills supporting farmers and agribusinesses across the state. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation worked closely with lawmakers, state agencies and […]
State Assembly Passes Key Agriculture Bills as Session Concludes
The Wisconsin State Assembly wrapped up its work for the legislative session late on Friday, passing numerous bills impacting Wisconsin farmers and rural communities. Wisconsin Farm Bureau worked with legislators […]
The Power of Farm Bureau: Navigating Policy Opportunities and Challenges
AFBF Executive Vice President Joby Young started his Farm Bureau journey growing up on a horse farm in Georgia. While his family was primarily involved with Rural Mutual Insurance, an affiliate of Farm Bureau, Joby’s […]
Playing to Win for Wisconsin Agriculture: Inside Agriculture Lobbying
During a time when fewer and fewer lawmakers have ever set foot on a farm, agriculture could easily fall behind. But Wisconsin’s agriculture industry has something others don’t: a coalition […]
WFBF Statement on Passage of the Pet and Livestock Protection Act
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Brad Olson issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Pet and Livestock Protection Act: “Wisconsin Farm Bureau congratulates Congressman Tom Tiffany on the […]
