Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation, Inc.

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The Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation invests financial gifts into, and provides awards for, rural Wisconsin educational experiences to foster the vitality of rural Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation encourages giving to, and provides awards to rural Wisconsin students to continue educational experiences that will increase the vitality of rural Wisconsin.

Emily Zemke is one of seven WROF, Inc. Premier Scholars. She will be heading to UW-River Falls this fall to begin her ca...
08/18/2026

Emily Zemke is one of seven WROF, Inc. Premier Scholars. She will be heading to UW-River Falls this fall to begin her career path in becoming a large animal veterinarian in rural Wisconsin.

Keep up the good work, Emily!

Storm is one of seven WROF, Inc. 2026 Premier Scholars this year, with her scholarship is sponsored by Rural Mutual Insu...
08/13/2026

Storm is one of seven WROF, Inc. 2026 Premier Scholars this year, with her scholarship is sponsored by Rural Mutual Insurance Company. This fall, she is heading to the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (SWTC) to earn a degree in Agribusiness.

Staying local will allow Storm to continue working on her family’s farm. Throughout high school, Storm has been able to get a head start on her post-secondary education through dual-credit classes offered at SWTC. Storm is excited to learn innovative growing techniques and sustainable practices that will help her contribute to the future of agriculture.

Keep up the good work, Storm!

Meet Storm Marshall-Buss, one of seven WROF, Inc. Premier Scholars and future Agronomist!Storm grew up on an organic cas...
08/11/2026

Meet Storm Marshall-Buss, one of seven WROF, Inc. Premier Scholars and future Agronomist!

Storm grew up on an organic cash crop farm in Mineral Point, WI and works alongside her dad on the farm. This fall, with help from a WROF, Inc. Premier scholarship, she will head to Southwest Wisconsin Technical College to learn innovative growing techniques and sustainable practices that will make a difference in rural Wisconsin.

Storm's scholarship was one of two sponsored by Rural Mutual Insurance Company.

Learn more about Storm at: https://www.wrof.org/meet-storm-marshall-buss-a-wrof-inc-premier-scholar-and-rural-trailblazer/.

Pictured from left to right is Jenny Martin, Marketing Director at Rural Mutual Insurance Company, and Storm Marshall-Buss.

In addition to the great joy we felt at our recent Celebrating Excellence Luncheon as we congratulated our Premier and B...
08/06/2026

In addition to the great joy we felt at our recent Celebrating Excellence Luncheon as we congratulated our Premier and Board Scholars, we also felt a deep sense of gratitude and fondness as we celebrated Joan Behr's final day as WROF, Inc. President.

Joan retires from the WROF, Inc. Board after nine years of service, including seven years as President. Thank you, Joan, for your leadership and vision, which have been instrumental in guiding WROF, Inc. in its efforts to address the needs of rural Wisconsin through innovative programs.

Your leadership and influence will continue to resonate for years to come. We are deeply grateful for all you have given to WROF, Inc. and to the rural communities we serve.

(Pictured from left to right are Executive Director Marcy Heim, President Emeritus Joan Behr, and Incoming President Jim Caldwell.)

THANK YOU to ALL who helped make our fifth annual Celebrating Excellence Award Luncheon a success this year! It is a gre...
08/04/2026

THANK YOU to ALL who helped make our fifth annual Celebrating Excellence Award Luncheon a success this year!

It is a great honor to recognize:

The WROF 2026 Premier Scholars:
Lillian Harmon - scholarship sponsored by Rural Mutual Insurance Company
Carson Klumb
Addison McCracken
Madeline Maas
Storm Marshall-Buss - scholarship sponsored by Rural Mutual Insurance Company
Ella Ranes
Emily Zemke

The 2026 WROF Board Scholars:
Emily Sydow, recipient of the Joan and Dennis Behr WROF Board Scholar Award
Jory Vial, recipient of the Aliesha Crowe, Ed.D. WROF Board Scholar Award
Derek Schwartzlow, recipient of the Mary Elvekrog WROF Board Scholar Award
Cameron Wehrle, recipient of the Sara Grunwaldt WROF Board Scholar Award
Gina Frisle, recipient of the Sam and Nadine Miller WROF Board Scholar Award
Lydia Lobacz, recipient of the Brett Renk WROF Board Scholar Award
Brock Roy, recipient of the Susan Schulz WROF Board Scholar Award
Summer Hammann, recipient of the Angela Zwald WROF Board Scholar Award

And the program support provided by:
Jim Caldwell for the Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Program at UW-Whitewater in collaboration with Edgewood University
Jerry Gaska, DVM for the WROF, Inc. Veterinary Externship Program
Tammy Pedretti for WROF, Inc. Premier Scholarship Awards Program

Please join us in congratulating each scholar. Their achievements and service truly embody the spirit of the WROF's mission, and we’re honored to be part of their journey.

Thank you to our generous board members and donors who make scholarships like these and program support possible — together, we’re investing in bright futures across rural communities in Wisconsin.

Thanks to our dedicated supporters, the WROF, Inc. has fuelled over 6,000 rural scholars to follow their academic goals ...
07/30/2026

Thanks to our dedicated supporters, the WROF, Inc. has fuelled over 6,000 rural scholars to follow their academic goals and dreams.

We're pleased to support Holly this year in her studies. Keep up the good work, Holly!

To learn more about the Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation, Inc., visit wrof.org.

When you support WROF, Inc., you empower students from rural Wisconisn to achieve their academic goals. Bridget experien...
07/23/2026

When you support WROF, Inc., you empower students from rural Wisconisn to achieve their academic goals.

Bridget experienced the need for large animal veterinarians in rural Wisconsin and now wants to be part of the solution. Thanks to support from WROF, Inc., Bridget is attending the School of Veterinary Medicine at UW-Madison and gaining valuable experiences. Bridget looks forward to when she can return to her rural roots in Wisconsin and practice veterinary medicine. Bridget received two scholarships: the Susan Schultz WROF, Inc. 2025 Board Scholar Award and a WROF, Inc. scholarship. She also particapted in the WROF, Inc. Veterinary Externship Programin in partnership with the American Association of Bovine Practitioners this past summer.

Keep up the good work, Bridget! Thank you for filling a great need!

With help from a WROF, Inc. scholarship, Rachael is earning a Doctorate in Nursing Practice at UW-Madison, with a focus ...
07/21/2026

With help from a WROF, Inc. scholarship, Rachael is earning a Doctorate in Nursing Practice at UW-Madison, with a focus on adult and older adult primary care. Rachael writes: "I have seen the critical role rural primary care providers in improving the health and quality of life of their patients and their surrounding community, and that is the impact I hope to provide to a rural Wisconsin community, as well." During this year, Rachael will gain insight in rural healthcare through clinical placements within rural healthcare systems.

Your support helps rural scholars gain the education they need to make a difference in rural Wisconsin. Visit www.wrof.org to make a gift today.

A WROF, Inc. scholarship is helping Cameron continue his education, focus on achieving his academic goals, and preparing...
07/14/2026

A WROF, Inc. scholarship is helping Cameron continue his education, focus on achieving his academic goals, and preparing him for a career in agriculture. He will be heading to the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College campus this fall, to earn a degree in Agronomy.

Your support of the WROF, Inc.'s mission enables students from rural Wisconsin to pursue their dreams. Make a gift today to empower a rural student. Visit wrof.org.

From helping students in Wisconsin afford college to bringing home ideas from sustainable societies, the WROF, Inc. is m...
07/09/2026

From helping students in Wisconsin afford college to bringing home ideas from sustainable societies, the WROF, Inc. is making an impact!

We are excited to share with you the trails that are being blazed by WROF, Inc. scholarship recipients, including Ariah who is majoring in Environmental and Public Health at UW-Eau Claire. At first, Ariah wasn't sure what she wanted to study at UW-Eau Claire. By her second year, after taking classes focussed on environmental science and public health and joining the Student Office of Sustainablility - Ariah writes that she has found her passion! A cultural immersion program led by UW-Eau Claire faculty in Helsinki, Finland and Tallinn, Estonia introduced Ariah to sustainable societies that prioritizes public and environmental health. Ariah writes, "This was not only an extraordinary experience that I will cherish for the rest of my life, but it also introduced a variety of methods that make incorporating sustainable aspects into everyday life achievable."

Keep up the good work, Ariah!

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PO Box 46522
Madison, WI
53744

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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