Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Krentz issued the following statement regarding Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal. “Gov. Evers’ budget proposal highlighted several items that impact Wisconsin’s farmers and rural […]
Krentz Elected to American Farm Bureau Board
Kevin Krentz was elected to serve a one-year term on American Farm Bureau’s Board of Directors. Krentz was elected president of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation and Rural Mutual Insurance […]
Richard Cates Jr. Receives ‘Distinguished Service to Wisconsin Agriculture’ Award
On Dec. 4, Richard (Dick) Cates Jr. was presented the ‘Distinguished Service to Wisconsin Agriculture’ award for his outstanding, long-term contributions to Wisconsin’s agricultural industry during Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s virtual 101st Annual Meeting. A Wisconsin native, Dick has been surrounded by agriculture his […]
It’s Christmas Time 2020: Keep It REAL and Buy Local
With the pandemic resulting in more time spent at home, even more families are showing a preference towards a real tree to celebrate the holidays, which not only makes for […]
New Members Appointed to Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist Committee
Keith and Savannah Henke of Jackson County, Sara Menard of Adams County and Lauren Kostello of Manitowoc County have been appointed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist Committee […]
Volunteers for Agriculture® Endorse Rob Stafsholt for 10th Senate District
Rob Stafsholt of New Richmond has been endorsed by the Volunteers for Agriculture® Committee for the 10th Senate District. The VFA is the political action arm of the Wisconsin Farm […]
Wisconsin Farm Groups Support Changes to Federal Hemp Rule
With the 2018 Farm Bill legalizing industrial hemp across the country, the United States Department of Agriculture opened a comment period for making changes to the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Member Selected for National Program
Derek Orth, a Grant County Farm Bureau member, has been chosen to participate in the American Farm Bureau’s tenth class of the Partners in Agricultural Leadership honors program along with […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Announces Excellence in Ag Finalists
One couple and three individuals have been selected as Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Excellence in Ag finalists and will compete in December for the top honor. The Excellence in Ag award […]
WFBF Statement on USDA Aid Package
The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte. “The $12 billion package of assistance for farmers announced today is temporary relief. While it’s appreciated […]
Letter Sent by 37 Ag Organizations Asks FDA to Take Immediate Action
On July 6, a letter coordinated by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau was sent to FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb. The letter was signed by 37 state Farm Bureaus and other agricultural […]
New NR 151 Rules the Result of Collaboration
Clean Wisconsin and Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation issued the following statement after the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced updates to Natural Resources 151 to protect drinking water for Northeast Wisconsin will […]