The Senate voted 69-30 in early August to approve a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, a historic piece of legislation that could reshape the future of American infrastructure. The bill […]
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 […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Applauds Truth-in-Labeling Votes
Wisconsin Farm Bureau commends the state Assembly’s passage of Assembly Bills 73, 74 and 75 today. Along with 12 other state agricultural organizations, WFBF submitted a letter to members of […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Delegates Set Policy for 2021
Today, more than 200 delegates at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s virtual 101st Annual Meeting established new policy directives for the organization. Farm Bureau delegates adopted the policies that will […]
Giving Dairy Farmers a Voice in Policy
It is no surprise to any dairy farmer reading this that the past five years have been a challenge. The past seven and a half months, however, have brought some […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Committee Hosts Legislative Advocacy Training
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Promotion and Education Committee is hosting a one-day Leadership Boot Camp on November 14. WFBF’s governmental relations team will lead the training focused on engaging in […]
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 […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Delegates Set Policy for 2020
Today, nearly 250 delegates at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th Annual Meeting in Wisconsin Dells established new policy directives for the organization. Farm Bureau delegates adopted the policies that […]
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 […]
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, […]