Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Agriculturist members met with Wisconsin’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. to discuss issues impacting agriculture on September 13. Issues discussed included Waters of […]
Meet 35 Under 35’s Tammy Wiedenbeck
Tammy Wiedenbeck comes from a long line of agriculturists. With the family farm built before Wisconsin was a state, there’s no question why agriculture runs in her genes. Tammy’s experiences […]
From FFA to Farm Bureau: A Natural Transition
Farm Bureau and FFA: Two agricultural organizations that focus on advocating for agriculture, creating leaders and providing a network. The groups focus on different age ranges but work together to […]
Meet 35 Under 35’s TJ Roth
In the rolling hills of Grant County lies Banner Ridge Farms. TJ Roth, along with his wife, Katie, their two daughters, and farm partner, Josh, run the 500-cow dairy farm. […]
Spotlight on YFA – Darren and Kendall Riskedal
Darren and Kendall Riskedal, District 1 WFBF YFA Committee member – Farm Bureau members since 2016 in Wisconsin; Illinois since 2010 Why do you value your Farm Bureau membership? Moving […]
5 Minutes with Fond du Lac County’s Jenny Leahy
Please share a little about yourself. I grew up on my family’s dairy farm in Fond du Lac County and attended UW-Oshkosh where I earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree […]
Unmatched Determination
When Savannah Brown was asked to write a goal statement during the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Leadership Institute, she wrote: “My main purpose in life is to become the best version […]
WFBF Young Farmer and Agriculturist Award Applications Now Available
Applications are now available for Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist program’s Outstanding Agriculture Professional and Farming for the Future awards. The Outstanding Agriculture Professional Award recognizes members who […]
Top Individuals Announced in WFBF’s Inaugural 35 Under 35 Program
Five individuals have been selected to receive top honors in Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s 35 Under 35 Award program. The award is presented by WFBF’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist program in […]
Spotlight on YFA: Brady and Kat Peper
Brady and Kat Peper, District 2 WFBF YFA Committee Representative Farm Bureau Members since: Brady-2013 and Kat-2015 Why do you value your Farm Bureau membership? Brady: It has provided me […]
Spotlight on YFA: Aly Sosnovske
Aly Sosnovske, District 8 WFBF YFA Committee Representative Farm Bureau member since 2021 Why do you value your Farm Bureau membership? My Farm Bureau membership allows me to be a […]
In Their Blood
Farm Bureau Leaders Reflect On Their Journey Into Agriculture How does one determine his or her true calling? In agriculture, oftentimes an individual is born into a farming family and […]