Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation
PO Box 5550
Madison,WI 53705-0550
Darlene Arneson
608-828-5719

Agricultural Leadership

The WFB Foundation continues to make a significant investment in Wisconsin and in the Farm Bureau by supporting the Farm Bureau Young Farmer program. The Young Farmer program identifies, trains and supports future agricultural leaders through several competitions (Discussion Meet, Achievement Award, and Excellence in Agriculture), the annual Getaway Conference, and the annual trip to Washington, DC. The Young Farmer program is backed by partners through the Cooperative Education Program (see page 8), which includes the WFB Foundation.

Young Farmer Programs
The Young Farmer Programs arefor active agriculturists between the ages of 18 and 35 who are involved in production, ag business, and many other areas of agriculture.The Young Farmer Program provides leadership and skills development opportunities, along with the chance for young farmers to meet and network with other young farmers.

4-H Programs
The WFB Foundation contributed more than $2,500 to the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation at the Governor's Meat Auction at the Wisconsin State Fair to support the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation. The WFB Foundation purchased the reserve champion sausage and a five-foot sausage produced by Brandon Meats.

The WFB Foundation and its Cooperative Education partners, cosponsored the 4-H Key Awards, the most prestigious award for 4-H members.

FFA Programs
The Foundation annually cosponsors the FFA Proficiency Awards, Food For America and the FFA Discussion Meet contest.

FFA Farm Forum is cosponsored by the Foundation and partners. This forum gives students an opportunity to explore their roles as future ag leaders.