Robert reviewed data files from the Lely robotic milking system they use. The system tracks the cows’ health and milking records.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“I never thought I would have this many opportunities,” said Robert, who graduated from the Rural Leadership Program. “I’ve traveled to Hong Kong, California, Washington, D.C. and so many other places because of being involved.”<\/p>\n
Being new to the WFBF Board of Directors he has learned that, “it’s the people who make Farm Bureau what it is.”<\/p>\n
Getting involved through a neighbor who asked him to attend a meeting spiraled him into becoming a board member for Vernon County Farm Bureau and eventually being elected president.<\/p>\n
“Every time I go to a meeting, I learn something,” said Robert. “I’ve learned that Farm Bureau is complex because of the many programs offered, and our staff is amazing. Where else can you find this many opportunities and benefits for less than $100.”<\/p>\n
Story and photos by Amy Eckelberg. Original version appeared in the June|July 2019 issue of <\/em>Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation\u2019s Rural Route<\/a><\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Farming Family Invests In Technology Robert Nigh has been farming since he was young. While he helped with chores on his family’s farm before that time, it was the death of his father shortly after his eighth birthday that propelled him into his forever career. His brother, Randy, just eight years older, along with a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":35011,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[909],"tags":[127,1755,197,1410],"coauthors":[27],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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