Gov. Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 66, providing a longer period of service for farm service license holders, and Assembly Bill 131, maintaining a position for an active farmer on […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Launches Statewide Sustainability Series
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is excited to invite farmers and agriculturists to attend “Leaders of the Land: A State Sustainability Series”. This series of nine tours will take place across […]
The Challenge to “Meat” Demand
“Hi! I’d like to book an appointment for three cattle at the end of August.” “I’m sorry. Our appointments are filled through the end of the year, and we won’t […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Statement on Former WFBF President Dan Poulson
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Krentz released this statement regarding the announcement of former WFBF President Howard ‘Dan’ Poulson’s death: “Dan was a strong leader who left a lasting […]
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 […]
Whalen Hired as District 4 Coordinator
Kevin Whalen has been hired as WFBF’s District 4 Coordinator in west-central Wisconsin. “I have been lucky to work with many great teams on the state and local levels in […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Attends Biden Speech in La Crosse
Today, Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Kevin Krentz was invited to attend President Joe Biden’s speech in La Crosse. “I am pleased that I could represent Wisconsin Farm Bureau at President […]
Survey Shows Summer Cookout Costs Rise
According to the latest informal Wisconsin Farm Bureau Marketbasket survey, the total cost of 14 food items used to host a summer cookout for 10 totaled $60.35. “Consumers have grown […]
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 Statement on Jim Spradlin’s Retirement
On Friday June 10, GROWMARK’s CEO, Jim Spradlin, announced to the GROWMARK Board of Directors he will retire on February 28, 2022. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Krentz released […]
Gerbitz Hired as Director of Sustainability Communications and Partnerships
Rachel Gerbitz has been hired as WFBF’s Director of Sustainability Communications and Partnerships. In this newly-created role, Gerbitz will oversee WFBF’s sustainability communication efforts. She will create educational resources and […]
Sonnentag, Viney Have New Responsibilities on Wisconsin Farm Bureau Team
Two members of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation staff team have new responsibilities. Sonnentag Named Director of Media Relations and Outreach Cassie Sonnentag has been named WFBF’s Director of Media […]
