WFBF is a voluntary, non-governmental organization financed and controlled by the voting member families (active farmers).

With more than 44,000 members representing all aspects of agriculture, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau is a respected voice for agriculture with legislators, the Governor, state agencies, the media, and other ag organizations.

Each year, county Farm Bureau members develop, discuss and vote on resolutions addressing local, state and national issues facing agriculture. State and national resolutions are discussed and voted on by delegates at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau and American Farm Bureau annual meetings, respectively.

Farm Bureau has full-time lobbyists advocating for agricultural interests to work with state legislators and monitor bills at the state capitol in Madison. They also work with state agencies on administrative rules and regulations.

The Wisconsin Farm Bureau is active in media relations, public relations and member communications activities to keep the media, public and its members informed of ag issues and Farm Bureau's involvement in representing farmers. This includes working with the media, communicating with members, and training members to be effective spokespersons for agriculture.