Wisconsin Farm Bureau is excited to partner with Six Flags ® Great America, an amusement part in Gurnee, Illinois to offer members discounted tickets. Members will save nearly 40 percent […]
Ag in the Classroom Announces Thank a Farmer Contest Winners
The Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Program is pleased to announce the three winners of the National Ag Day drawing contest. More than 386 entries were received total. One winner […]
Wisconsin Farm Groups See Dairy Innovation Hub as Vital to Future
Calling the need for next-generation dairy research critical, five Wisconsin farm groups today urged state lawmakers to increase investment in scientists and supporting facilities at the state’s agricultural colleges. The […]
Centennial: Leaders Through the Years
In the early days of Wisconsin Farm Bureau, the organization saw much turnover in leadership. New on its feet, it functioned more as a county Farm Bureau does today and […]
Centennial: Our Legacy
“The history and future of Farm Bureau in Wisconsin centers on the “farm community”—Farm Bureau’s commitment to the economic strength and social wellbeing of farmers, local businesses and the people […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Statement on Former State Rep. Ed Brooks
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte released this statement regarding the announcement of former State Rep. Ed Brooks death: “Former Rep. Ed Brooks was truly a servant leader and […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Encourages Safe Driving Practices Around Farm Equipment
Spring means one thing for farmers: it’s time to hit the fields. Tractors and other implements of husbandry (IOH) are allowed to operate on Wisconsin roadways but are often large […]
Wisconsin’s Year of Clean Water
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 […]