FFA Farm Forum held in Rothschild, Riverdale chapter represented
Feb 17, 2026, 4:11 PM CST
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More than 300 FFA members, advisors and guests from across Wisconsin attended Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s FFA Farm Forum in Rothschild last week. WFBF President Brad Olson said, “FFA Farm Forum is a place for learning and leadership. We appreciate FFA members vision for the future of agriculture and are proud to present an event that supports their leadership paths.”
The keynote speaker was Mark Holley, Chief Meteorologist at WSAW. Holley shared how his passion for science, technology and problem-solving turned into a career that has a real impact on agriculture and everyday life.
During the one-day event, FFA members attended career-based workshops including: From Farm to Finance’ with Alison Kepner from Compeer Financial, ‘A Career in Agricultural Engineering’ with Ian Hansen from MSA Professional Services, Inc., ‘Discover Food Science’ with Grace Lewis from UW-River Falls, ‘Careers in Marketing and Insurance’ with Jenny Martin from Rural Mutual Insurance Company, ‘Career Paths within Agricultural Coops’ with Joe Sikora from Insight FS and ‘Understanding Animal Behavior’ with Beth McIlquham from UW-Madison Extension.”
Four Riverdale FFA Chapter students were able to attend the forum. They included Jaeven Bedward, Joe Mathews, Max Mathews and Calen Williamson.
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation sponsors FFA Farm Forum in cooperation with the Wisconsin Association of FFA.
Jo Ann Krulatz is Senior Radio Journalist and News Director at WRCO and WRCE in Richland Center. Email her at joann.krulatz@civicmedia.us.
Adam Hess has been involved in radio broadcasting since 1990, with many of those years spent on the air at WRCO FM in Richland Center. Currently, Adam hosts the Weekend Wake-up and Prime Mover Saturdays on WRCO FM, jumps in and helps out with news duties, handles Social Media duties for WRCO and WRCE, and is the Director of Technology at a Southwest Wisconsin School District. Reach him at adam.hess@civicmedia.us.
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