In the rolling hills of Grant County lies Banner Ridge Farms. TJ Roth, along with his wife, Katie, their two daughters, and farm partner, Josh, run the 500-cow dairy farm. […]
Leaders of the Land™: Rick Roden
Name: Rick Roden Farm: Roden Echo Valley Location: West Bend Farm Bureau: Ozaukee County Generation: Second Rick Roden owns and operates Roden Echo Valley Farm, LLC. along with his parents, […]
Leaders of the Land™: Eric and Rachel Harmann
Name: Eric and Rachel Harmann Farm: Lakeshore Land & Livestock Location: Algoma, WI Farm Bureau: Door County Generation: 6th Eric and Rachel raise beef cattle with their family on the […]
A Seat at the Table for Sustainability Conversations
Does it seem like everyone is talking about sustainability? They are. We are at a pivotal moment in agriculture to adopt new practices and management styles to maintain and expand […]
WFBF to Host Leaders of the Land Food Processing Tour at Alsum Farms
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation invites farmers and agriculturists to attend the Leaders of the Land Food Processing Tour on April 21 at Alsum Farms & Produce Inc. in Friesland. […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau to Host Leaders of the Land Food Processing Tour
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation invites farmers and agriculturists to attend the Leaders of the Land Food Processing Tour on February 10 at Bernatello’s Foods in Kaukauna and Feeding America in […]
WFBF Announces Sustainability Statement and Resources for Farmers
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is proud to announce an organization-wide sustainability statement and additional resources for farmers. The statement was created by a small group of Farm Bureau members that […]
Top Individuals Announced in WFBF’s Inaugural 35 Under 35 Program
Five individuals have been selected to receive top honors in Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s 35 Under 35 Award program. The award is presented by WFBF’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist program in […]
The Farmer’s Guide to Sustainability: Popular Buzzwords and How To Use Them
Are you sick of hearing the word ‘sustainability’ yet? It seems like everywhere you go has its own twist on the term – especially when it comes to food. Restaurant […]
Your Legacy Involves Sustainability: One Year Later
A year ago, I shared what I knew sustainability to be. I reminisced about my father rotationally grazing his dairy cattle and using a nutrient management plan more than two […]
Evaluating Runoff Risk Prior to Manure Spreading
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is encouraging farmers to plan ahead in order to reduce the risk of manure runoff incidents. The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) offers […]
Sustainability in Ag Careers: Crop Consultant
Agriculture-related careers represent 11% of Wisconsin’s workforce – that’s nearly 1 in 9 Wisconsin jobs involved in agriculture. Sustainability matters from the farmer’s gate to the consumer’s plate. Each step […]