Farm Bureau membership sure does have its perks. The Sonoma County Farm Bureau offers 4 different membership types, and the benefits include savings on insurance, wine, farm supplies, and more. Members can also feel good about supporting local agricultural education programs, helping to inform and protect family farms, and assisting with advocacy efforts and programs that ensure the well-being of our environment.
Types of Membership
“Agricultural Membership”
Agricultural Membership is offered to rural property owners; farmers and their family members; service sector businesses and their employees; and farm, processing, or winery employees who work with farmers—basically anyone connected to production agriculture. The cost is $185 per year.
“Associate Membership”
Associate Membership applies to anyone without direct correlation to agriculture, such as those who do not receive any income from an agriculturally related job or business. Anyone who wants to support California agriculture while simultaneously gaining access to the many benefits offered through membership, but are not in any way connected professionally to agriculture, should consider this option. The cost is $72 per year.
Here are just a few of the perks of an Associate Membership:
- New member acknowledgement in Farm News
- Receive CFBF’s California Country and Ag Alert, 3 issues of the Sonoma-Marin Farm News, 6 issues of CFBF’s California Country magazine, and the SCFB Annual Directory
- Affiliate member ranch sign
“Business Membership (Silver Level)“
Farm Bureau membership can help your business grow by providing a means to meet and work with farmers. The cost for this basic Business Membership is $195 per year.
Your business will enjoy:
- Entry into the Business Referral Network
- Free business card advertisement in Sonoma-Marin Farm News (reaching 10,000 + customers)
- Advertising discounts of up to 15 percent in the Sonoma-Marin Farm News
- Farm Bureau Business Member Plaque
- 12 free issues of the Sonoma-Marin Farm News
“Business Membership (Platinum Level)“
At $495 per year, the Platinum Level option for businesses includes all of the previously mentioned perks as well as a free annual 1/4 page ad in Sonoma-Marin Farm News and the option of including one additional individual to your membership.
Wine Discounts
From Acorn Winery to Wilson Winery, there are currently over 50 wineries in the Sonoma County area providing Farm Bureau members with exclusive discounts. These “Member Only” savings change from winery to winery, so visit the Sonoma County Farm Bureau’s Wine Discount website here: http://www.sonomafb.org/Wine/Wine+Discounts.htm
You can also download a PDF file with a list of participating wineries here: http://www.sonomafb.org/pdf/Wine_Brochure_4-11.pdf
If you’re a winery wanting to join the program, click here to download the Winery Discount form: http://www.sonomafb.org/pdf/Winery_Discount_2011.pdf
Insurance Discounts
From home and auto to health and pet insurance discounts, a Farm Bureau membership can save you big money on insurance premiums.
A list of participating agencies can be found here: http://www.sonomafb.org/Membership/Insurance+Services.htm
Business Member Directory
The Business Member Directory is great for any member looking for discounts on new equipment, rental equipment, and/or certain agricultural services.
To learn more about the specific discounts offered by the dozens of participating businesses, visit the Sonoma County Farm Bureau’s Business Member Directory website here: http://www.sonomafb.org/Membership/Business+Member+Directory.htm
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