Do you know the purpose, cause or belief that drives you? Author Simon Sinek calls this “finding your why.” On my family’s dairy farm, our why is, “To learn and […]
A Clear Focus on Clean Water
Earth Day is a time to celebrate our natural resources and commit to caring for our planet. As a farmer, this commitment isn’t limited to one day, but rather stretches […]
UW Discovery Farms Promoting Clean Water Through On-Farm Research
On April 22, we celebrate Earth Day which symbolizes environmental protection worldwide. It’s a good reminder for us to reflect upon environmental stewardship and how actions can have a positive […]
Ag in the Classroom Awards Grants to Fund Ag Literacy Projects
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation’s Ag in the Classroom program has awarded nearly $9,017 to schools and organizations to expand agricultural literacy. Groups, schools and organizations can apply for up […]
Animal Well-Being Conference Packed with Information
UW-Extension hosted its annual conference on dairy handling and well-being on March 19 in Platteville. I attended on behalf of Wisconsin Farm Bureau since the organization was a sponsor of […]
Spring in Madison
Spring in downtown Madison is beautiful – the breeze off the lakes and the tulips around the Capitol can make winter in Wisconsin seem far away. The spring following a […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation and Wisconsin Hemp Alliance Applaud Growing Opportunities Act
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation and the Wisconsin Hemp Alliance applaud the release of the Growing Opportunities Act authored by, Senator Testin Senator Taylor, Representative Kurtz and Representative Considine for […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Testifies to Speaker’s Task Force on Water Quality
On Wednesday, April 3, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte testified in front of the Speaker’s Task Force on Water Quality. Holte’s testimony stressed the importance of engaging farmers […]
50 Years of Farm Bureau Membership
2019 marks 100 years of Wisconsin Farm Bureau and just over 50 years of me being a member. I have so many great memories of growing up within the organization. […]
Local Farmers Become Lobbyists at Ag Day at The Capitol
Ag Day at the Capitol brought over 300 farmers together in Madison on Wednesday, March 20. Fifteen members from Green Lake County Farm Bureau attended this year’s event. It started […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Seeking Director of Member Relations
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is seeking applicants for the position of Director of Member Relations, based in Madison. Duties include serving as staff advisor to the WFBF Promotion and […]
Rural Landowners Should Check 2019 Tax Assessments
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation urges rural landowners to check their property tax assessments this spring. “Land on Wisconsin farms generally falls into one of five classifications,” explained WFBF’s Executive […]
