Rural Route Opinion Column: Amy Eckelberg When I saw the photo on social media my heart sank. The early-April news that dairy processors were dropping farmers made me uneasy and […]
Living in Senegal: From Cow to Consumer
Guest blog: Nate Zimdars *Part 1: Living in Senegal There is another aspect to my job, something I never had the opportunity to do in Wisconsin that makes work so […]
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 […]
Ag in the Classroom Coloring Contest Winners
The Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Program is pleased to announce the three winners of the National Ag Day coloring contest. There were nearly 120 entries received between the three […]
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 […]
What is Farm Bureau?
As a District Coordinator, I get asked a lot of questions about Farm Bureau. The most common one being “What is Farm Bureau?” This is always a tough one for […]
Six Wisconsin Lawmakers Named ‘Friend of Farm Bureau’
Six of Wisconsin’s 10 federal lawmakers have been recognized with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s ‘Friend of Farm Bureau’ Award. Every two years, lawmakers who have advocated for agriculture during […]
A Family Away from Home
Imagine meeting a shy, young high school girl with brown eyes, dark hair and the typical brace-face appearance. She was a minority. The only real farm girl in her class […]
Science, Emotion, Perception, Politics and Reality
Telling a good story can trump having science on your side. This has become as true as the old adage that ‘timing is everything’ in politics. Both help explain why […]
The Third Time’s the Charm!
On March 1, Governor Walker put his signature on the third and possibly final bill in what has become the Implements of Husbandry (IOH) trilogy. For those of you who […]
Strive to Be Fearless
I’m sure we all can think of one thing we want to improve upon in our personal lives. Whether it’s becoming more efficient at a job, spending more time with […]
Are Kids in the Kitchen a Good Idea? Yes!
Cooking may soon be a lost art. More and more people are eating out; fewer high schools are offering cooking classes; and processed foods are everywhere. Parents (and grandparents) can […]