Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation

Great membership starts with meaningful connections.

From setting goals to using your voice, every member plays a role in strengthening Wisconsin agriculture. Check out these top membership tips!

Whether you’re an experienced county leader or just beginning to find your place within Farm Bureau, The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Leadership Institute is designed to help members grow their confidence, strengthen their voice and build connections across Wisconsin agriculture.

As you hear from this year’s class through their testimonials, you’ll see there’s no single path to leadership, just a shared passion for agriculture, community and making a difference.

If you’re ready to grow personally and professionally while helping shape the future of Wisconsin agriculture, this opportunity is for you. Applications are due June 15 so don't wait - apply today!

We want to know: What’s your go-to snack during a long day in the field?

Whether it's a granola bar, beef stick, fresh fruit or something from the local convenience store, share your favorite hay season fuel in the comments.

Wisconsin Farm Bureau members are eligible for the $500 Exclusive Cash Reward on the purchase or lease of an eligible new 2024/2025/2026 model year Ford Maverick®, Ranger®, F-150®, Super Duty® or F-150 Lightning®. The $500 exclusive cash reward is available for eligible 2020-2026MY Ford Blue Advantage Gold, EV (F-150 Lightning only), or Blue Certified, Ford Maverick, Ranger, F-150, Super Duty or F-150 Lightning with under 80,000 miles.

Learn more about this and other money saving member benefits at www.wfbf.com/membership/member-benefits.

WFBF members Ken Custer, Sydney Flick and Matt Krenz represented Wisconsin farmers during a roundtable discussion on agriculture with President Trump in Chippewa Falls today. We appreciate our members sharing the stories of Wisconsin agriculture with our highest elected officials and discussing the impact policy decisions made in Washington have on farmers in the countryside.

Farmers and ranchers need certainty and tools to protect their livestock. State-led management provides the flexibility needed to balance conservation success with real-world impacts.

The Pet and Livestock Protection Act (H.R. 845) has passed the House with bipartisan support and now awaits action in the Senate. Tell our senators to urge Senate leadership to advance H.R. 845 in the comments below.

How can you get involved in Wisconsin Farm Bureau's Leadership Institute?

The first step is applying!

Who should apply?
✔️ Voting Farm Bureau members 18 and over
✔️ Experienced county Farm Bureau leaders
✔️ New county Farm Bureau leaders
✔️ Applicants from the entire state
✔️ Applicants who farm or work in agribusiness

Take the first step on your leadership journey - apply for Wisconsin Farm Bureau's Leadership Institute today!

Applications for Leadership Institute Class XVII are due on June 15. New this year, the Mike and Shirley Duerst Institute scholarship is available to offset the cost of the program. Apply today at the link in the comments!

Please join us in welcoming Kelly Herness as WFBF's Administrative and Political Action Coordinator! Kelly officially begins her duties June 4.

Learn more about Kelly in the comments below. 👇

Gray wolf populations have exceeded federal recovery goals by more than 300%, yet current protections limit the ability of states to manage growing populations. This growth has led to increased livestock losses, public safety risks in rural communities, and ongoing uncertainty for farmers and ranchers.

The Pet and Livestock Protection Act (H.R. 845) has passed the House with bipartisan support and now awaits action in the Senate. Learn more in the comments.