Not everyone can be a farmer, but everyone can be a Farm Bureau member
Agricultural Member
Yearly Dues: $300
Any member who expects to receive income during the coming year from actual farming operations, either as an owner, lessor, lessee, or officer, substantial shareholder or full-time employee of such owner, lessor or lessee. Any member who received income from farming in the past five years, or expects to receive income from the farming industry also qualifies to be an agricultural member with voting rights. Agricultural Members receive the weekly “Ag Alert,” California’s number one agricultural trade journal.
Senior Agricultural Member
Yearly Dues: $195
Any member who is at least 70 years old and who expects to receive income during the coming year from actual farming operations, either as an owner, lessor, lessee, or officer, substantial shareholder or full-time employee of such owner, lessor or lessee. Any member who received income from farming in the past five years, or expects to receive income from the farming industry also qualifies to be an agricultural member with voting rights. Agricultural Members receive the weekly “Ag Alert,” California’s number one agricultural trade journal.
Associate Member
Yearly Dues: $100
Open to all individuals and businesses who do not derive income from agriculture. Many join because of savings and discounts on insurance programs (auto, home, business) and for access to other great benefit programs (travel, theme parks, home improvement, pharmacy discounts, etc). Anyone may join as a sustaining member to show their support for agriculture and farming. Another great benefit is an annual subscription to the popular “California Bountiful” magazine.
Collegiate Member
Yearly Dues: $25
Any student between the ages of 16 and 24 may join at this reduced rate, and enjoy online access to the “Ag Alert” news publication, as well as information exclusive to members about scholarships, internships, career opportunities, and information about the Young Farmers and Ranchers program in their local area.
Silver Member
Yearly Dues: $1,000
Includes an agricultural or associate membership and two (2) tickets to our annual Celebrate Harvest Dinner. You will be listed in Santa Barbara County Farm Bureau's weekly “SBCFB Connection” newsletter, in our web site’s Business Directory, and in Celebrate Harvest print material. Silver members are also eligible for all other Farm Bureau benefits and services.
Gold Member
Yearly Dues: $2,500
Includes two (2) agricultural or associate memberships and four (4) tickets to our annual Celebrate Harvest Dinner. You will be listed in Santa Barbara County Farm Bureau's weekly “SBCFB Connection” newsletter, in our web site’s Business Directory, and recognition at Celebrate Harvest as an event sponsor. Gold members are also eligible for all other Farm Bureau benefits and services.
Diamond Member
Yearly Dues: $5,000
Includes four (4) agricultural or associate memberships, six (6) tickets to our annual Celebrate Harvest Dinner, and one (1) foursome at our annual Golf Tournament. You will be listed in Santa Barbara County Farm Bureau's weekly “SBCFB Connection” newsletter, receive special recognition on our website, recognition at Celebrate Harvest, and will be listed as a sponsor for all of our yearly special events. Diamond members are also eligible for all other Farm Bureau benefits and services.
Platinum Member
Yearly Dues: $7,500
Includes six (6) agricultural or associate memberships, one (1) table at our annual Celebrate Harvest Dinner, one (1) foursome at our annual Golf Tournament, and a 3"x2" ad on our yearly Sportsman Calendar. You will be listed in Santa Barbara County Farm Bureau's weekly “SBCFB Connection” newsletter, receive special recognition on our website and will be listed as a Premier Sponsor for all of our events. Platinum members are also eligible for all other Farm Bureau benefits and services.
Heritage Member
Yearly Dues: $10,000
Includes eight (8) agricultural or associate memberships, two (2) tables at our annual Celebrate Harvest Dinner, two (2) foursomes at our annual Golf Tournament, and a 3"x2" ad on our yearly Sportsman Calendar. You will be listed in Santa Barbara County Farm Bureau's weekly “SBCFB Connection” newsletter, receive special recognition on our website and will be listed as a Premier Sponsor for all of our events. This membership level also includes brand identification on all print and collateral materials for Celebrate Harvest, a case of wine (to be picked up at the SBCFB office).Platinum members are also eligible for all other Farm Bureau benefits and services.