Leadership- are you born with it or molded into it? Some say it’s one or the other and some also say it’s a mixture of both. Whatever the case may […]
Volunteers for Agriculture® Endorse Judge Michael Screnock for Supreme Court
The Volunteers for Agriculture (VFA) Committee has endorsed Judge Michael Screnock in the April 3 election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Judge Michael Screnock has a solid understanding of the […]
Hardships in farming – Where do you turn?
Chilly temperatures, blowing winds and the occasional snowfall can only mean one thing: winter is here and in full force. Mother Nature may be a stress of the winter season, […]
Take Action: Students Want Delicious Milk
After hearing from many throughout the country about schools only being able to provide skim milk and skim flavored milk in school lunch programs and the lack of student […]
Matching Grants Available Through Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom Program
The Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Program is accepting applications for matching grants, up to $500, that will be awarded to groups conducting activities that promote agricultural literacy in K-12 […]
Ag Day at the Capitol is January 24
Ag Day at the Capitol will be held January 24 at the Monona Terrace in Madison. This event is the largest gathering of farmers from across the state representing a […]
Volunteers for Agriculture® Endorse Adam Jarchow for 10th Senate
Adam Jarchow of Balsam Lake has been endorsed by the Volunteers for Agriculture (VFA) Committee for the 10th Senate District. VFA is the political action arm of the Wisconsin Farm […]
Buy Local: Buy a Real Christmas Tree
Real Christmas Trees Benefit Wisconsin’s Economy and Environment Besides creating memories and family traditions, cutting a real Christmas tree benefits the economy and environment. “A real Christmas tree is an […]
Know Wisconsin’s Trespass Law Before Hunting
With the upcoming deer hunting season, hunters and rural landowners should be aware of Wisconsin’s trespass law. Wisconsin’s trespass law states that you must have written or verbal permission to […]
UW Discovery Farms Annual Conference
On December 12, 2017, in Wisconsin Dells, UW Discovery Farms will host its 6th annual conference geared towards farmers, that emphasizes strategies that work on farms, and for the improvement […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Supports Industrial Hemp Legislation
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation will testify in support of proposed legislation that will allow Wisconsin farmers to grow industrial hemp. On October 10, the state Senate Committee on Agriculture, […]
What I Learned From Visiting A Mink Farm
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 […]
