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isconsin Farm Bureau has kicked-off a new membership campaign. The purpose of the campaign is to engage as many volunteers as possible in the 2019-2020 membership year by asking them to pledge contact at least one person they know and sign them up as a new Farm Bureau member by March 31. The campaign officially kicked off in October.
Savannah Brown Jackson County
County, I joined the board of directors.
Who signed you up as a member? I actually signed myself up as a member. I was active at the collegiate level and took a year off after college to figure out what county I would be living in. As soon as I moved back to Jackson
What convinced you to join? I had a lot of fun being a part of the UW-River Falls Collegiate Farm Bureau and I wanted to be a part of my county’s Farm Bureau after college. I love meeting new people and being a voice for farmers. What has been the biggest benefit that you have realized from your membership? The biggest benefit that I have gained from my membership is life-long friends. I would have never met some of my best friends if it wasn’t for Wisconsin Farm Bureau.
Katie Roth
Grant County
Who signed you up as a member? Rick Althaus
What did they say about Farm Bureau when they asked you? He asked if I wanted to get involved with the YFA program and come to a discussion meet.
What convinced you to say yes? He was persistent and I told him no twice. They say the third time is a charm; this rang true for me as I finally caved and said yes. Looking back, it was one of the best decisions of my life as I have been a member for 12 years.
What has been the biggest benefit that you have realized from your membership? Hands down, the connections and friends I made. I eagerly look forward to the WFBF Annual Meeting every year to see everyone again. I have been a member of several organizations and no one treats you as well and offers value more than Farm Bureau.
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Pete Badtke
Green Lake County
Who signed you up as a member? My Rural Mutual Insurance agent What did they say about Farm Bureau when they asked you? It was many years ago. I had to be a Farm Bureau member in order to get insurance.
What convinced you to say yes? I said yes because my dad had been a Farm Bureau member for years and figured it was a good organization to belong to. What has been the biggest benefit that you have realized from your membership? The biggest benefit, probably knowing you have a voice and Ag Day at the Capitol is really a nice and easy way to talk to our legislators.
Jill Uhe
Rock County
Who signed you up as a member? Doug Rebout
What did they say about Farm Bureau when they asked you? Although I don’t remember everything he said, I remember Doug telling me about the variety of opportunities within the YFA program and that I could be involved as little or as much as I would like.
What convinced you to say yes? I was asked to join so many times I just wanted to not be asked again. Hindsight, I should have said yes the first time. I have benefited from the opportunities that Farm Bureau has given me.
What has been the biggest benefit that you have realized from your membership? The biggest benefit that I have received from my membership has been the growth of my network and expanding my leadership skills. I’ve been able to meet and foster friendships with people around the state who I wouldn’t have met otherwise. Being able to connect and discuss issues that affect our farms and livelihoods and ultimately have a larger impact on policy.
WISCONSIN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
