Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation

Don’t forget about the opportunity to learn some of the Solar Contract Basics for Wisconsin Landowners! There are three options to attend, view the photo below or click on the “Events” tab on the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation page for more details.

Join Wisconsin Farm Bureau and UW-Extension for a workshop to learn the basics of Solar Contracts. Three workshop options are available:

☀ August 20, 7-8:30 p.m. | Marshfield, WI
☀ August 21, 7-8:30 p.m. | Madison, WI
☀ August 26, 10-11:30 a.m. | Online at wfbf.com

For more details and to register, visit go.wisc.edu/ExtSolarBasics

Over $55,000 - THANK YOU!

As we keep tallying up your generous support through gifts and sponsorships on Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation's Giving Day, please accept our sincerest thanks. We are grateful for your investment in the next generation of farmers, advancing agricultural literacy, and fostering leaders in our communities.

https://wfbf.com/foundation/foundation-giving-day/

Giving Day update: this afternoon, we reached over $47,000 in funds raised through Giving Day sponsorships, county Farm Bureau contributions, and gifts from individual donors. Thank you for your generosity and support!

As we head into Giving Day evening, there's still time to join in. Visit https://wfbf.com/foundation/foundation-giving-day/ to make a gift online or via Venmo.

Through tonight, all donors will be entered into a prize drawing and donors of $100 or more will receive a special Friend of the Farm t-shirt.

When you give today, you will be entered for a chance to win one of these prizes valued at over $200 each.

When you give $100, you will receive a 'Friend of the Farm' t-shirt.

Visit our Giving Day webpage to learn more and participate: wfbf.com/foundation/foundation-giving-day

**This giveaway is now closed. Thank you to all who participated!**

🏈GIVING DAY GIVEAWAY🏈
In honor of Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation’s Giving Day, we’ve teamed up with the Fabulous Farm Babe and her team at the Mid-West Farm Report to kick off football season with the Wisconsin Badgers! One lucky winner will receive 2 tickets to a Wisconsin Badgers home football game and VIP tailgate!

Here’s how to enter:
🏈 Like this post
🏈 Let us know who you are taking with you if you win in the comments!

Make sure to share this post with your friends so they can take part, too, and make sure to like our page so you can see who wins!

One lucky winner will receive 2 tickets to the Badgers home football game versus Purdue on October 5, 2024. The winner will also receive 2 tickets to a VIP tailgate.
This giveaway ends August 14, 2024 at 3 p.m. CST. Good luck!

This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 18+ years of age, release Instagram and Facebook of responsibility, and agree to Facebook or Instagram’s terms of use. The winner will be contacted via direct message directly from Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. We will never ask you to verify winnings or for personal information outside of the app. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to claim their prize. One winner will be chosen from entries received on both Facebook and Instagram.

It’s almost here… Join us on Wednesday, August 14 for our annual Giving Day! Your participation supports important Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation leadership and agricultural education programs.

Highlights:
- All Giving Day donors will be entered to win one of several $200+ prizes
- Giving Day donors of $100+ will receive a limited edition t-shirt

Visit our Giving Day webpage to learn more and participate: wfbf.com/foundation/foundation-giving-day

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Presenting... the Giving Day 2024 t-shirt - available now!

All donors of $100 or more this Giving Day - Wednesday, August 14 - will receive a limited edition "Friend of the Farm" Giving Day t-shirt as our way of saying "thank you." We're grateful for all those who make our programs possible.

But you don't need to wait - learn more and contribute today at: https://wfbf.com/foundation/foundation-giving-day/

Join Wisconsin Farm Bureau and UW-Extension for a workshop to learn the basics of Solar Contracts. Three workshop options are available:

☀ August 20, 7-8:30 p.m. | Marshfield, WI
☀ August 21, 7-8:30 p.m. | Madison, WI
☀ August 26, 10-11:30 a.m. | Online at wfbf.com

For more details and to register, visit go.wisc.edu/ExtSolarBasics

A little over a week until it is time to support the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation on Giving Day! The Foundation supports the many Farm Bureau member programs including Young Farmer and Agriculturists, Promotion and Education, Agriculture in the Classroom, Leadership Institute and Farm Neighbors Care. Every individual who donates will be entered to win one of these prizes. Don’t want to wait to give? Donate now at
https://wfbf.com/foundation/foundation-giving-day/

As you’re gearing up for harvest season, look no further than CASE IH. They have all your equipment needs with unique discounts for Farm Bureau members. Get the discount details and certificates at https://wi.fbiris.com/Benefits/All

Wisconsin Farm Bureau members will receive a FREE admission to Noah's Ark Waterpark and up to four discounted tickets during the week of August 12-18.

Check out the link below for more information about how to take advantage of this opportunity:
https://www.noahsarkwaterpark.com/plan-your-visit/experiences/special-events

Last week the Promotion and Education Committee held it's Farm to Table Dinner in District 6. Three stops painted the full story of how some of our food gets from the farm to our tables!

Starting at Springdale Farm, attendees learned about organic vegetable production practices. The tour continued to Stefano's Slo Food Market where some of Springdale Farm's products are sold. A delicous meal at Field to Fork featuring locally grown products wrapped up the evening!

Summer brings storms that can heavily impact the farm. Get prepared for the unexpected with Grainger’s emergency tools including weather radios, air horns and hydration packs. Use your Wisconsin Farm Bureau member benefits to prepare for Mother Nature’s unpredictability TODAY. 🚨 bit.ly/3T80qoN

We are so proud of our incredible interns and the great work they have put in this year!

Three cheers for our interns on ! Kallie, Lashawna and Madisyn have done an outstanding job working with our member programs and communications. Thanks for all you do!

"A red door is recognized as a welcoming symbol to wayward travelers. As first-generation farmers Stacey and Tenzin Botsford planted their farm roots in Marathon County in 2015, they knew they wanted their farm to symbolize the same." Read more about Marathon County Farm Bureau members, Stacey and Tenzin, on the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Blog!

https://wfbf.com/blogs/red-door-family-farm-builds-fellowship-from-farm-to-table/

Have you attended the Young Farmer and Agriculturist Conference?

YFA members who will be first-time attendees can receive free registration to attend the conference in December for free!

Apply to attend FREE today, applications due August 15. See below for more information.

🚨 Reminder! 🚨

Don't miss out on the opportunity to attend the 2024 YFA Conference. The conference will be held from December 6-8 at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells.

Deadline to apply is August 15th!

First-time attendees: This is your chance to join us at no cost!
Returning attendees: Refer a friend and stand a chance to win $500 cash!

Thanks to the generous support of Rural Mutual Insurance Company, who has sponsored this program for 16 years.

Kick-start your summer with your Wisconsin Farm Bureau Avis Car Rental member benefits! Save up to 35% off with Avis Pay Now, plus FREE upgrades. 👉 bit.ly/49XBtmA

WFBF members and staff had the opportunity to attend the Great American Farm Fair, hosted by Malchine Farm in Waterford, as a part of the Republican National Convention today. Those in attendance heard from Rep. Derrick Van Orden and Rep. Glenn Thompson. The event emphasized that food security is matter of national security.

Thank you to the Malchine family for hosting!

Did you know Farm Rescue services are now available in Wisconsin? Make sure to like their page and refer a farmer you know who may be in need of assistance!

Farm Rescue has officially launched its volunteer-led assistance services in the state of Wisconsin. If you or a family you know is experiencing a major injury, illness or natural disaster, please visit farmrescue.org to submit an application or referral!

Join us in congratulating the finalists in Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmer and Agriculturist Program's Farming for the Future and Outstanding Ag Professional awards! These members will compete for top honors during the WFBF Annual Meeting and YFA Conference this December.

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Names 2024 YFA Award Finalists - Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Eight Compete for WFBF’s Farming for the Future and Outstanding Agriculture Professional Awards The finalists have been named for Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist Farming for the Future and Outstanding Agriculture Professional Awards. Four finalists in each category will ...

When you’re looking for more horsepower to get a task done, make sure to check out the CASE IH Farmall® series tractor. Farm Bureau members receive a $200 discount by presenting their Wisconsin Farm Bureau member certificate. 👉 https://bit.ly/3QWtiyU

Save the date and join us from your phone or computer on August 14 as we celebrate Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation’s annual Giving Day!

Proceeds from Giving Day support programs like Agriculture in the Classroom, Young Farmers and Agriculturists, the Leadership Institute and more.

Watch for more in the coming weeks about Foundation programs and how your important support impacts our members and our communities!

Wisconsin Farm Bureau members receive a FREE upgraded Rewards Platinum 1 John Deere membership that unlocks extra discounts on equipment, parts and merchandise 👉 https://bit.ly/2rqx0WU