On March 24, Governor Evers issued a Safer at Home order requiring Wisconsin citizens in non-essential industries to stop travel and remain at home or their place of residence. The […]
Tools Available for Farmers to Mitigate Manure Runoff Risk
Warmer temperatures in the weather forecast are certainly welcomed by many, but they can also pose challenges for farmers. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is urging farmers to plan ahead to […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Encourages Virtual National Ag Day Celebration
In light of ongoing changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation has modified its National Ag Day activities. WFBF partnered with commodity groups across the state to […]
WFBF Statement on Coronavirus
On March 17, additional steps were announced to slow the spread of COVID-19. Per the delivery of Emergency Order #5, the Farm Bureau office will remain open in Madison; however, […]
Volunteers for Agriculture® Endorses Justice Daniel Kelly for Wisconsin Supreme Court
The Volunteers for Agriculture® Committee has endorsed Justice Daniel Kelly for Attorney General in the April 7 election. VFA is the political action arm of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. […]
WFBF’s IGNITE Conference Canceled
Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s IGNITE Conference has been canceled due to growing concerns about the spread of COVID-19 and the Dane County restriction on hosting events greater than 50 people. “The […]
Ag Groups Urge Legislators to Help Rural Wisconsin
At a press conference Thursday at the State Capitol, agriculture organizations urged the Senate to take up important bills that have been passed by the Assembly and are available for […]
Last Chance: Sign up NOW for IGNITE Conference
Early bird deadline extended Early bird registration has been extended for Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s IGNITE Conference. The conference will take place March 27-28 at the Madison Marriott West. Anyone interested […]
WFBF Policy on COVID-19
Wisconsin Farm Bureau is aware of the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. At this time, WFBF is issuing the following policy to members who are part of Farm Bureau events in the […]
Mental Health Issues in Rural WI: An Insider Perspective on What Can Happen When Things Go Awry
By: Megan Lyons, PsyD Doctor of Clinical Psychology WFBF District 6 YFA Co-Chair While I do not typically start my day like the average farmer, I also do not always […]
National Ag Day Activities on March 24
On Tuesday, March 24 the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation will be partnering with the Wisconsin Beef Council to host a live cooking demonstration on Facebook as part of National Ag […]
Wisconsin Farmers Call for Endangered Species Act Reform
The Great Lakes gray wolf seems like a staple of Wisconsin’s environment, but it wasn’t long ago that that the wolf was nearly wiped from the regional landscape. During the […]
