Many of us are aware that agriculture is being severely impacted by challenges related to COVID-19, but we are often left wondering, “what can I do to help?”. The good […]
Fund Established to Help Wisconsinites
Rural Mutual Insurance Company and Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation have established the Wisconsin Food and Farm Support Fund to raise money for established non-profits that can help Wisconsinites during the […]
WFBF Statement on Safer at Home Order Extension
The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Joe Bragger: “Our lives as farmers and agriculturists have changed drastically over the past few weeks as we […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Seeking Chief Administrative Officer
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is seeking applicants for Chief Administrative Officer. This position’s primary responsibility will be the day-to-day operation of WFBF and its subsidiary organizations. Qualifications include superior […]
An Open Letter to Farmers
You wake up before the sun rises. You work in the snow, wind, rain and summer heat. You work through holidays, weekdays and weekends. You care for the land, the […]
See something, say something: how to help someone that may be struggling with mental illness
Agriculture is commonly noted as being the last industry to make transactions on a handshake and an individual’s good word. Relationships are paramount, and – by and large – we […]
An Open Letter to Consumers About Milk
Have you been to the grocery store lately only to find many of the shelves and coolers picked over? Maybe you went in for a loaf of bread or a […]
Farm Bureau: Fighting For Farmers
In recent days I have stressed that Farm Bureau is fighting for farmers. This phrase has more punch to it and in times like this, we really do need to […]
Paycheck Protection Program – Am I eligible and how do I apply?
We are living in extraordinary times. In January, many of us were looking at 2020 with optimism, believing that there is no way that this year could be worse than […]
WFBF Applauds Ag Exemption in Safer at Home Order
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 […]