Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation

Local activation of Farm Neighbors Care projects helps build connections, spread awareness and strengthen rural communities.

Shawano County Farm Bureau assembled and delivered care packages to local farmers as part of their project. Care packages in cooler bags included water, snacks, Emergen-C and work gloves which were delivered throughout May to honor May Mental Health Month.

Randy Romanski, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), assisted in delivering some of the packages and met with farmers to discuss issues impacting them.

This project was supported through a Farm Neighbors Care grant made possible by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation and McCade's Joyride.

Meet Robert Nigh from Vernon County Farm Bureau. Robert serves on the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Board of Directors and represents District 3 on the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Board of Trustees.

The Board of Trustees serve as ambassadors of the Foundation and are responsible for expanding fundraising and program efforts.

Thank you for your dedication to the Foundation, Robert!

In agriculture, boundaries can be especially hard. You feel the pressure to always be available, feel guilty when trying to take time off, carry unspoken expectations that lead to resentment and avoid those difficult conversations to keep peace within the family.

However, when boundaries are absent, stress builds, sometimes slowly but sometimes all at once. Read more about setting boundaries on the farm in the caption below. 👇

Thinking about applying for the Outstanding Agriculture Professional award? You should apply if...

✅ You are a YFA member ages 18-35
✅ You work in agri-business
✅ You are active in Farm Bureau
✅ You are eager to get more involved in Farm Bureau

📅 Outstanding Agriculture Professional applications are due on July 1!
🫵 TAG a YFA member to remind them to apply!

Leadership Institute motivated Collin Weltzien from Buffalo County Farm Bureau to get more involved with Farm Bureau in a meaningful way.

Get involved and take the next step in your member journey by applying for Leadership Institute Class XVII!

New this year, the Mike and Shirley Duerst Institute scholarship is available to offset the cost of the program.

Learn more and apply today in the comments!

Wisconsin Farm Bureau's Leadership Institute impacts county, state and national Farm Bureau programs!

Check out the full impact of Leadership Institute in the 2025 Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Impact Report.

Explore the full report and learn more about Leadership Institute in the comments.

For Amy Vandermark from Juneau County Farm Bureau, Leadership Institute made a difference for her personal growth and for the future of her family's farm.

Get ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and apply for Leadership Institute Class XVII! Applications are due on June 15. New this year, the Mike and Shirley Duerst Institute scholarship is available to offset the cost of the program.

Don't delay, apply at the link in the comments today!

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!

What is Wisconsin Farm Bureau's Leadership Institute?

It is a year-long, premier leadership training course with the mission to develop strong and effective county Farm Bureau leaders.

Leadership Institute participants gain an expanded professional network, a deeper understanding of agriculture issues, stronger leadership and communication skills and personal growth.

Interested in applying for Leadership Institute Class XVII? Applications are due on June 15! Apply today at the link in the comments.

New this year, the Mike and Shirley Duerst Institute scholarship is available to offset the cost of the program.

Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.