WI Farm Bureau

WFBF and the WI Ag Coalition have worked to ensure key agricultural priorities - like rural roads, conservation and mental health - have continued support in the state budget. Today’s proposal reflects the importance of keeping these programs strong and moving forward.

The CDL Training Grant Program helps address truck driver shortages by covering half the cost of training for new Wisconsin drivers. Thank you @EricWimberger, Rep. Treig Pronschinske and the Joint Finance Committee for providing $500,000 to continue addressing this problem.

County conservation staff are critical for bridging the gap between state conservation goals and on-the-ground farm management. Thank you to @RepBenFranklin, Sen. Andre Jacque and the members of the Joint Finance Committee for providing $28 million to support their efforts.

Farm Center Mental Health Vouchers have enabled a 24-hour helpline, tele-counseling services and in-person counseling for farmers and their families. Thank you to @reptittl, @SenJesseJames and the Joint Finance Committee for $100,000 to continue these important services.

The Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program provides crucial funding for farmer-led, on-farm research projects to optimize nitrogen use, water quality and soil health. Thank you @SenatorTestin, Rep. Jeff Mursau and the Joint Finance Committee for $2 million to continue these efforts.

Cover crops play a vital role in improving soil health, reducing runoff and enhancing water quality in a farm field. Thank you to the Joint Finance Committee, @RepKitchens and @SenJesseJames for providing $1.6 million to continue the Cover Crop Insurance Premium Rebate Program.

Producer-led watershed initiatives to reduce nonpoint runoff and improve soil health are a win for farmers and all of Wisconsin. Thank you to the Joint Finance Committee, Rep. Clint Moses, @RepKitchens and @SenJesseJames for supporting $2.5 million to help farmers lead the way.

WFBF President Olson joined AFBF President @ZippyDuvall at the White House today. State Presidents from across the country met with @SecRollins and @epaleezeldin to discuss issues impacting rural America.

Today farmers and ranchers from across the country, who lead our state Farm Bureaus and manage farms of all sizes and types, met with administration officials, including members of the cabinet at the White House to discuss key issues impacting rural communities. Our nation is…

$1.8 million in Meat Processor Grants were awarded in 2024 for facility upgrades, capacity expansion and operational improvements, which broaden markets for farmers. Thank you @ChanzGreen74, @SenDanFeyen and the Joint Finance Committee for securing $1.4 million for WI processors.

Dairy Processor Grants are essential for expanding capacity, driving innovation and improving efficiency for Wisconsin's $50 billion dairy industry. Thank you @reptoddnovak, @EricWimberger and the Joint Finance Committee for providing $1.2 million to support dairy processing.

The $150 million provided in the last budget for ARIP supported 92 grants to upgrade critical rural roads that support farming and forestry. Thank you to @SenMarklein @RepTranel and the Joint Finance Committee for an additional $150 million for this important program!

Today we celebrate freedom, hard work, and the land that sustains us. Have a happy and safe Fourth of July!

Early this morning, the Wisconsin Legislature passed the 2025-27 state biennial budget, which was subsequently signed by Gov. Tony Evers into law. Read our release here --> wfbf.com/farm-bureau-ne…

The investments made in the budget proposal passed by the Joint Finance Committee today reflect the strength of WI’s $116 billion ag economy, which supports 1 in 9 jobs. As the budget reaches its final stages, it’s essential that this commitment to agriculture is maintained.