Wisconsin Farm Bureau members and staff were in Washington, D.C this past week representing Wisconsin agriculture. The trip marked the completion of the WFBF Leadership Institute, a year-long leadership training program available to Farm Bureau members.
“Wisconsin Farm Bureau stays true to its grassroots values by investing time and resources into its membership through the Leadership Institute,” said Dane County Farm Bureau member Stephanie Hoff. “Throughout the Institute, I’ve put together a toolbox of new skills and strengths to better serve my family, workplace and also community. I’m so proud to have become a more valuable team player and an improved public speaker through this program.”
On June 25, the group met with the American Farm Bureau Federation and United States Department of Agriculture. They concluded their day with a visit to the French Embassy.
Farm Bureau leaders met with Wisconsin’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. on June 26. The primary focus of the visits being the need for the passage of a farm bill.
In addition to meeting with Wisconsin’s congressional delegation, Farm Bureau members also toured the Library of Congress, the Botanical Gardens, George Washington’s Mount Vernon and also enjoyed a night tour of the national monuments.
While in Washington, D.C., the WFBF Board also met with U.S. Dairy Export Council, T-Mobile and the Food Industry Association.
Accompanied by the WFBF Board of Directors, the Leadership Institute graduates who participated in the D.C trip include Christina Benson, Darlington; Allison Doenier, Independence; Isaac Christenson, Amery; Lindsay Fowler, Malone; Stephanie Hoff, Madison; Roseanna Hoffman, Antigo; Mikayla Gau, Kewaunee; David Mickelson, DeForest; Linda Mullins, Oshkosh; Kaitlyn Kesler, Hilbert; Ed Rippley, Cochrane; Brooke Trustem, Evansville; Amanda Williams, Shawano; and Eric Wuthrich, New Glarus.