The history of Farm Bureau within my family traces back to 1963, the year my grandparents joined Ozaukee County Farm Bureau. In 1972, my late grandparents, George and Shirley Kohlwey, […]
Agricultural Safety Awareness Program Week Kicks-off Monday
Across the country, county and state Farm Bureaus are making safety a priority through the Agricultural Safety Awareness Program. As part of ASAP, March 3-9 has been designated as Agricultural […]
Debi Towns Hired as Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Senior Director of Governmental Relations
Debi Towns has been hired by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation as its senior director of governmental relations. As a registered lobbyist for WFBF, Towns will assist Farm Bureau members […]
Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Program Hosts Summer Events
In July, Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom is hosting its annual bus tour and two, one-day trainings for teachers and volunteers. Attendees will learn to incorporate agricultural concepts into their […]
Wisconsin Farmers and Water Technology Leaders Support Pollution Credit Trading Legislation
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Wisconsin Corn Growers Association, Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association and The Water Council thank Senator Rob Cowles and Representative Joel Kitchens for authoring the “Pollution […]
National Ag Day Activities on March 14
On Thursday, March 14, farmers and agriculturists are invited to join Wisconsin Farm Bureau and Wisconsin’s Ag in the Classroom Program in celebrating National Ag Day. This year’s theme is, […]
More than 225 Attend Farm Bureau’s FFA Farm Forum
More than 225 high school juniors from across Wisconsin attended Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s FFA Farm Forum in Wisconsin Rapids, February 15-16. “This event is a great partnership between Wisconsin Farm […]
Centennial: Jim Holte Video
Centennial: Of Love and Farm Bureau
Most individuals join Farm Bureau to network and connect with other farmers and agriculturists, develop speaking and political skills and participate in educational and social events. Many Farm Bureau members […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Submits Comments to FDA on Dairy Labeling
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is once again calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to enforce labeling laws and standards of identity regarding dairy products and prohibit misleading labels […]
Ag LEAD Summit Early Bird Deadline Extended
The early bird deadline has been pushed back for the first-ever Ag LEAD Summit, a new agricultural promotion and education event. Interested attendees now have until Feb. 7 to get […]
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 […]