Wisconsin Farmers Union

Baldwin, Braun Lead Bipartisan Bill to Ease Barriers to Farmland Ownership for Next Generation

Seniors aged 65 and older own more than 40% of the agricultural land in the United States and cost remains major barrier for next generation

Sen. Baldwin, Rep. McCollum Introduce Legislation to Restore and Protect the Mississippi River

Bill will establish Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative to improve resilience to floods, boost water quality, stop invasive species

DATCP Awards Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Program Community Partner Grants

Victory for Clean Water Protections in Wisconsin!

Court Rejects CAFO Lobby’s Attempt to Eliminate Oversight of Wisconsin’s Largest Livestock Operations

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence

30 task force members, national AI experts set to convene at public task force meeting Oct. 30 in Madison

Baldwin, Grassley Introduce Bill to Protect and Invest in Farmland Used for Renewable Energy Developments

Despite 83% of new solar projects being installed on farmland and ranchland, no current federal strategy exists for land management below solar arrays

Senators Baldwin, Grassley Introduce Legislation to Scrutinize Foreign-Owned American Farmland and Protect Rural Communities

Bipartisan Farmland Security Act of 2023 builds on Baldwin and Grassley’s work to bring transparency to foreign ownership in America’s heartland

Baldwin Introduces New Bill to Delist Gray Wolves in Upper Midwest

Legislation would delist the gray wolf in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan and create advisory committee comprised of impacted stakeholders to create final rule

Baldwin, Ernst Lead Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Mental Health Resources for Farmers, Rural Communities

Farmers' suicide rate is three and a half times higher than the general population

Baldwin, Risch, Collins, Welch Introduce Bipartisan DAIRY PRIDE Act to Combat Mislabeling of Non-Dairy Products

USDA Announces Its Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with Wisconsin

Ahead of Tax Day, Labor Leaders Blast Johnson and GOP For Pushing to Raise Taxes on 32% of Wisconsinites