Wisconsin Farmers Needed: Advocate at Ag Day at the Capitol on March 26

Author Brian Reisinger to deliver keynote address, new agriculture showcase added

MADISON – Ag Day at the Capitol will be held March 26 at the Monona Terrace in Madison. This event is the largest gathering of farmers from across the state representing a variety of farm groups to learn more about issues impacting Wisconsin agriculture and meet with their state legislators.

“Wisconsin Farm Bureau is honored to provide this opportunity for farmers to share their stories with legislators alongside fellow agricultural organizations,” said WFBF President Brad Olson. “Meeting directly with legislators is one of the most impactful ways to advocate for agriculture and drive meaningful change.”

This year’s event will feature keynote speaker Brian Reisinger, author of Land Rich, Cash Poor: My Family’s Hope and the Untold History of the Disappearing American Farmer. Reisinger is an award-winning writer and rural policy expert who grew up on a family farm in Sauk County, Wis. His book Land Rich, Cash Poor weaves the hidden history of America’s disappearing farms with his own family’s four-generation story from the Depression to today. Registrants will be entered for a chance to win one of 200 free copies of his book.

In addition to Ag Day at the Capitol’s policy briefings and legislator meetings, the new Agriculture Showcase on the 100 block of MLK Blvd will be an open-to-the-public, educational feature with farm equipment, dairy calves, free cheese samples and more. Inside the Capitol Rotunda, attendees can explore Farm Bureau spotlight booths, connect with Wisconsin Ag Coalition partners and test their skills on a hydraulic sprayer simulator, an interactive video game-like experience.

Registration will begin at 11 a.m. with the program starting at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served followed by the keynote address, issue briefings and time for attendees to visit their legislators in the Capitol.

It is important for attendees to call the offices of their legislators in advance to schedule an appointment between 3 and 5 p.m. for Wednesday, March 26.

The new Agriculture Showcase will begin at 12 p.m. and will go until 3 p.m.

Early registration is $35 and is now available. Registration increases to $60 after March 21 and at the door. Register for Ag Day at the Capitol by visiting https://bit.ly/2025AgDayAtTheCapitolRegistration.

Rural Mutual Insurance Company and GROWMARK Inc. are major sponsors of the event. Co-sponsors of the event, with Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, include the AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Compeer Financial, Dairy Business Association, GreenStone Farm Credit Services, Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin, Syngenta, Wisconsin Biofuels Association, Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, Wisconsin Corn Growers, Wisconsin Horse Council, Wisconsin Pork Association, Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers, Wisconsin Soybean Association, Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers, Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association.

The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is committed to embracing sustainable solutions for a stronger tomorrow. Made up of 61 county Farm Bureaus, it represents agriculturists and farms of every size, commodity and management style.