Wisconsin Farmers Union

Last week we held our annual Summer Conference at Wisconsin Farmers Union Kamp Kenwood!🌲☀️ We were delighted to have special guest speakers including National Farmers Union President Rob Larew and U.S. Department of Agriculture State Executive Director Gene Schriefer. Presentations included a conservation panel and updates from WFU staff on special projects and government relations. Our key speaker of the day was Debra Raye King who shared memories from her time attending camp at Kamp Kenwood and stories from her book, Gravedigger’s Daughter – Growing up Rural.🚜 We ended Summer Conference with our Pie Contest which had 13 entries!🥧🏆🎉 Once the day was done, some of our WFU staff members celebrated by jumping in Lake Wissota.🎉

Erin Lenninger is a Conservation Coordinator working on the Farm Climate Smart WI project who has been very busy in Northeast Wisconsin connecting with farmers and producers. Check out our recent blog post detailing her travels!🌱☀️ ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gBGexRsy #WFU2024 #ClimateSmartWI

We are looking for a Policy Coordinator to join our team!🎉 The Policy Coordinator works under the Government Relations Director's direction and advocates and lobbies for WFU’s grassroots policy at the state and federal levels.⚖️ ⬇️⬇️⬇️Learn more and apply! https://lnkd.in/d7aqC9AU

WFU tabled at the Midwest Renewable Energy Association The Midwest Renewable Energy Association Energy Fair on Saturday. ☀ Our team had a great time and stayed dry despite a rainy morning.🌧 They had fun conversations with members and non-members alike! 😊 #WFU2024 #MREA

Tune in now to Episode 4 of the Farmer-Labor podcast! 🔊 In this episode, we chat with Christine Neumann-Ortiz and Rodrigo Cala to discuss the impact of immigration on rural communities and the systemic issues that have led workers to leave their homes. ⬇ Tune in at https://lnkd.in/dtZN8s7H or wherever you get your podcasts. #WFU2024 #FarmerLaborPodcast #Season2

“The impact of the Royal Credit Union Foundation donation is invaluable to the future success of Market on River,” said Jackie Boos, Facilities Director for Market on River. “This generous donation allows for us to have our best foot forward with state-of-the-art AV and sound. We are humbled and excited for this amazing partnership.”

Episode 3 of the Farmer-Labor podcast is now available! Join us as we chat with Kristy Allen, a beekeeper in Western Wisconsin, as she sheds light on the impact of agricultural consolidation on bees, family farms, and rural communities. Tune in at, https://lnkd.in/gNmcKJPD or wherever you get your podcasts. #WFU2024 #FarmerLaborPodcast #Season2

Check out this AgUpdate feature of our members, Mike Miles and Barb Kass, and the Anathoth Community Farm, near Luck, WI. https://lnkd.in/gGzwEqt7

No Wisconsin dairy herds have reported an infection with the H5N1 influenza, nicknamed bird flu, but starting later this month farmers will be required to test lactating cows for the virus before taking them to shows or displays. https://lnkd.in/gKZQixKK

Episode 2 of the Farmer-Labor podcast is now available!🧡🎧 Listen in on our conversation with Ed Gorell as he shares his firsthand experiences and we discuss the transformation of farming in Wisconsin.🎤 ➡Tune in at https://lnkd.in/dtZN8s7H or wherever you get your podcasts. #WFU2024 #FarmerLaborPodcast #Season2