Farmers meet with lawmakers during Ag Day at the Capitol

WFBF President Jim Holte addresses the more than 300 farmers and agriculturists in attendance of Ag Day at the Capitol. Courtesy of WI Farm Bureau Federation

Wisconsin DOT Secretary-Designee Craig Thompson (left) and Forward Janesville’s Vice President of Government Relations and Education Dan Cunningham participated in a transportation panel talking about the importance of funding and maintaining rural roads. Other panelists, not pictured include WFBF President Jim Holte and Wisconsin Counties Association Executive Director Mark O’Connell. Courtesy of WI Farm Bureau Federation

Kewaunee County Farm Bureau members met with Rep. Kitchens to talk about clean water and the need for farmers to have a seat at the table for water-related discussions. Courtesy of WI Farm Bureau Federation

Ag Day at the Capitol attendees listened to guest speakers from various agricultural organizations during a legislative briefing session. Courtesy of WI Farm Bureau Federation

Farmers and agriculturists from the Madison area talked with legislators while visiting the Capitol. Courtesy of WI Farm Bureau Federation

Ag Day at the Capitol attendees listened to guest speakers from various agricultural organizations during a legislative briefing session. Courtesy of WI Farm Bureau Federation

Farm Bureau members from northeast Wisconsin talked about the state budget and clean water with elected officials during Ag Day at the Capitol. Courtesy of WI Farm Bureau Federation

Dane and Green County Farm Bureau members talked with Rep. Dave Considine about the issues impacting their farms and agri-businesses including the state budget proposal and clean water. Courtesy of WI Farm Bureau Federation

Farmers and agriculturists from the Madison area talked with legislators while visiting the Capitol. Courtesy of WI Farm Bureau Federation

Ag Day at the Capitol attendees listened to guest speakers from various agricultural organizations during a legislative briefing session. Courtesy of WI Farm Bureau Federation

Farm Bureau members from northwestern Wisconsin met with Senator Petrowski during Ag Day at the Capitol. Courtesy of WI Farm Bureau Federation

Farmers and agriculturists from the Madison area talked with legislators while visiting the Capitol. Courtesy of WI Farm Bureau Federation

Mike Turner, Sauk County Farm Bureau president, helped facilitate discussions on behalf of Farm Bureau members with Rep. Kurtz, Senator Marklein, Rep. Tranel and Rep. Novak. Courtesy of WI Farm Bureau Federation

Monroe County Farm Bureau members Tony Bowers (left) and Jack Herricks spoke with their legislators about the state budget proposal and the challenges of the current farm economy. Courtesy of WI Farm Bureau Federation