Polk Burnett Farm Bureau

08/07/2026

Thank you to all of our members and guests who attended the 2026 Polk Burnett Farm Bureau annual meeting!

Throughout the evening we shared a meal, caught up with neighbors, and reflected on the past year’s successes and challenges.

We proudly announced this year’s Friend of Farm Bureau award. Congratulations to Sara Byl for this well deserved recognition!

Several new members were elected to the board. Congratulations to the group that will serve our members throughout this next year!

2026-2027 Polk Burnett Farm Bureau Board:
-Travis Senn
-Josh Roos
-Eric Antonson
-Ted Tietz
-Kellie Kjeseth-Scholz
-Kipp Hinz
-Kirsten Kondor
-Jake Loen
-Cameron Freisinger
-Chris Owens

We would also like to thank the people and businesses who donated to this year’s silent auction:
-Eric Antonson
-Jake Loen
-Travis Senn
-Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery
-Happy Hive Indoor Play
-Sweet Child of Mine, Amery WI
-Fawn Doe Rosa Wildlife Educational Park
-45th Parallel Distillery
-Frylund Made Woodworking
-Tapped in Wanderoos
-Williamson Sharpening

07/31/2026

Congratulations Cam! We’ll be cheering you on🥳

Congratulations to the District 9 YFA Discussion Meet finalists!

🎤 Lexi Cook, St Croix County Farm Bureau
🎤 Ryan Erickson, Barron County Farm Bureau
🎤 Cameron Freisinger, Polk Burnett Farm Bureau

Good luck to these individuals as they prepare to compete at the state contest in December!

06/28/2026

This past Thursday, we hosted our June dairy month board meeting at Friendshuh Farms in Clear Lake!🐮

Thank you to all of the members that attended the meeting and farm tour, and thank you to all of our guests for joining us.

This included several Polk County Board members and Congressional candidates. It was a great opportunity to share some dairy treats and to get to know our representatives.

A huge thank you to the Friendshuh family for hosting and providing the wonderful tour!

06/10/2026

Please help us congratulate Isaac Billings, our 2026 Essay Contest winner!

Isaac, a 5th grader, earned top honors as part of the Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Essay Contest — and what an accomplishment it is. This year's contest drew an incredible 1,024 essays from 4th and 5th grade students across 79 schools in 33 counties statewide, including 376 entries from fellow 5th graders.

To stand out among so many talented young writers is something truly special. We could not be more proud to celebrate one of our own, and Isaac's work reflects exactly the kind of curiosity and appreciation for agriculture that gives us so much hope for what's ahead. Though we can't say we're surprised — there's an abundance of talent right here in Polk and Burnett Counties!

Congratulations, Isaac!

05/21/2026

There is something special about seeing the people behind your food.

Some of our members and their families were featured as part of this great deep dive on Ellsworth Creamery, their signature cheese curds, and the farming families behind them.

The future is bright for dairy and agriculture here in Polk and Burnett Counties, and it is because of families like these. Give it a watch and show them some love!

Come on an adventure with us to learn all about cheese curds! We’re traveling to Ellsworth, Wisconsin, the cheese curd capital of the world! We'll meet the f...

04/18/2026

What a great tour and delicious syrup samples our young farmers and agriculturists had today! 😋

Huge thank you to Glenna Farms for hosting us, and for the very informative tour given by the owner, Rick Glenna. Here are some of the things we learned about one of Wisconsin’s top ag products:

🥉Wisconsin is number three when it comes to syrup production! Behind Vermont and New York.
🍁Syrup made in the beginning of the production season will be lighter in color and sweeter. As the season progresses, it gets darker and richer in maple flavor.
🛢️Syrup can be stored in large barrels after it’s made. As long as it stays sealed, it will be safe to eat forever! Once it’s opened, it must be refrigerated.

02/09/2026

Attention High School Seniors!

Apply for a scholarship from Polk Burnett Farm Bureua today.

https://wfbf.com/about/counties/polk-burnett/

01/12/2026

Join Farm Bureau members from across Wisconsin in Madison for Ag Day at the Capitol, the premier opportunity to advocate for agriculture while the legislative session is underway.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Agenda Highlights:
• 11:00 a.m. – Registration
• 11:30 a.m. – Welcome & Opening Remarks
• 11:45 a.m. – Lunch
• 12:30 p.m. – Keynote Address by Marcus Landry
• 12:45 p.m. – Issue Briefings
• 1:30 p.m. – Leave for Capitol Visits

Keynote Speaker: Marcus Landry, Milwaukee native, former UW–Madison Badger, and professional basketball player, Marcus Landry is now a leader in sustainable farming and community development. Along with his wife, Efueko, he founded Beulah Family Homestead, focusing on agricultural education, food sustainability, and community outreach while addressing food insecurity and expanding access to fresh, local food.

* Early registration deadline: January 16 *
Register here: https://wfbf.com/events/ag-day-at-the-capitol/

You're invited to the 2026 Ag Day at the Capitol! Join farmers and agriculturists from across Wisconsin to learn more about state issues impacting agriculture and meet with your state representatives.