Did you know Wisconsin is the largest mink pelt producing state in the U.S. with more than 1.3 million pelts sold annually? I had no idea. Why don’t we hear […]
Living the Farm Life Dream
When Tim and I first started dating, we always shared the same dream of wanting to own and operate a farm. Just last week, our dream finally came true. We […]
Enough
Her name was Signe, a beautiful Jersey heifer that was one of two heifers I purchased this summer. Her pedigree was stacked with great type traits, and she had the […]
Remember Why We go to Ag Day at the Capitol
Another Ag day at the Capitol has come and gone. It wasn’t that long ago that I thought it was just another meeting my dad was going to in Madison. […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Members Visit Capitol Hill
A far-reaching water rule and bills on the labeling of genetically modified food and country of origin labeling of beef, pork and poultry were on the collective minds of Farm […]
Learning is a Two-Way Street at County Fairs
As a kid, the county fair was by far the highlight of my summer. It was a lot of fun. I enjoyed working with my animals to get them ready […]
Learning to Listen with our Ears and Speak with our Hearts
American agriculture is buzzing with many pride-driven messages including; We Grow – You Eat, No farms = No food, and Give us a Break, We’re just trying to Feed the […]
A Farm Field Trip for Teachers
Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Hosts Bus Tour for Educators, Volunteers How often do you get the chance to walk in a cranberry bog? Or see how machinery gets from […]
