Join Iowa Farm Bureau Today

Join the Iowa Farm Bureau Today

Why Farm Bureau?

Iowa Farm Bureau has worked to create a vibrant future for agriculture, farm families, and Iowans in all 99 counties for more than a century!

Join our cause, as we continue to defend and promote agriculture in 2024, and take advantage of exclusive benefits and services for farmers and agribusiness professionals by becoming a Farm Bureau member today!

THREE REASONS TO JOIN Farm Bureau

Join Farm Bureau today for $60 per year or less (member dues based on county of residence) and watch your membership work for you!

You’ll benefit from Farm Bureau members’ united advocacy efforts on legislative and regulatory issues, programs and resources to better your farming operation, exclusive savings and more!

Savings to farmers through Farm Bureau’s legislative success

REDUCTION IN PROPERTY TAXPAYER BURDEN
Based on shift of school infrastructure cost from property tax funding to sales tax, property tax replacement payments, ag land/family farm and homestead property tax credit, removal of mental health costs from property taxes.

Savings on 500-acre farm: $1,512

Savings on $150,000 home: $433

Savings on $500,000 business: $648

SALES TAX EXEMPTION ON FARM MACHINERY
Based on new machinery purchase plus average repairs, parts and utility costs.

Tax Savings: $2,394

ASSESSMENT OF FARMLAND ON PRODUCTIVITY FORMULA
Based on the uniform school levy, plus the lowest rural Iowa tax levy for a 500-acre farm. Many farmers save a higher rate.

Tax Savings: $11,291

AVAILABILITY OF WATER QUALITY & CONSERVATION FUNDS
Includes increased cost share funds farmers can receive for qualifying projects.

Avg. Funding Per Farmer: $1,507

PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE COVERAGE OPTIONS FOR IOWANS
The cost of Farm Bureau Health Plans is (up to) 50% less expensive than the price of unsubsidized premiums in a similar ACA (Affordable Care Act) plan.

Avg. Savings: 50% OF PREMIUM COST

Free or discounted rates on educational tools, programs, workshops and webinars for members

(NEW) CASH BID SEARCH TOOL
Search and compare cash bids for corn and soybeans near you. View historical charts of cash bids and basis levels for approximately 200 grain facilities across Iowa. This tool is available exclusively to members.

ECONOMIC SUMMIT
Packed with renowned experts and insights to help you face the pressures and opportunities in this challenging farm economy, Iowa Farm Bureau's 2024 Economic Summit is June 14 in Ankeny. Registration is $40 for Farm Bureau members and $200 for non-members. Learn more and register here.

“TAKE ROOT” FARM CONTINUATION PROGRAM
Prepare your farm for generations of success with local workshops that go beyond typical farm succession training. Workshops are free for Farm Bureau members; $60 for non-members. Learn more here.

MID-CO Commodities (formerly AgriVisor, LLC)
Members have free online access to MID-CO Commodities, a top-rated market advisory and educational service – a $235 annual value.

RISK MANAGEMENT EDUCATION
Innovative, market-based risk management educational programs and webinars critical to farming operations.

LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES
Become active in your county Farm Bureau to network with/learn from other local farmers, attend local events, and contribute to local policy discussions.

THE SPOKESMAN
Receive a free weekly subscription (and online access) to The Spokesman, Iowa’s leading agriculture news source and the largest circulation ag newspaper in Iowa.

Savings only available to Farm Bureau members

TRAVEL DISCOUNTS
Enjoy free member access to discount travel booking site Travel Sherlock to save up to 30% off travel compared to public travel booking sites. Compare, book, and save on hotel stays, group travel, and car rentals with no blackout dates or fees.

Save an additional 20% off the "best available rate" at participating Wyndham Hotel locations (19 brands) or 20% off published rates at participating Choice Hotels (12 brands).

ACTIVE&FIT DIRECT
Join a participating gym and access an online library of more than 10,000 on-demand workouts for $28/month with no long-term contracts. Nearly 200 Iowa gyms (in 57 counties) participate in the program.

JOHN DEERE
Save $50 – $1,700 on Gators, mowers, Series 1 – 5 tractors and more. (Minimum 30-day membership and valid email address required.)

FORD TRUCKS
Save $500 on the purchase or lease of new qualifying Ford trucks - Ranger, Maverick, F-150, Lightning, and Super Duty (F-250 to F-550). (Minimum 30 day membership required. Some exclusions apply.)

AAA
Save 20% on an Iowa AAA classic membership.

SCHOLARSHIPS
Members and their children may apply for exclusive, renewable scholarships for college, valued up to $10,000.

MEMBER-TO-MEMBER CLASSIFIED ADS
Buy from and sell to other members through Iowa Farm Bureau Exchange Ads.

And there’s still so much more! See additional benefits here.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Click on the questions to see the answers.

Q: Can anyone join Farm Bureau?

-Anyone can join. Iowa Farm Bureau is working for Iowa’s farmers, strengthening our rural communities, investing in Iowa’s future, and promoting quality health care. These efforts involve and benefit all Iowans. A Farm Bureau membership also includes discounts and other benefits that offer value to Iowans in all walks of life. Becoming a member is a simple, yet powerful, way to put your support squarely behind the wholesome farm families who produce your food, fuel and fiber.

Q: How much is Farm Bureau membership?

-Annual dues are $60 or less (varies by county) for an individual, family or business membership. Farm Bureau is a grassroots organization – our members join a county Farm Bureau and are automatically members of the Iowa Farm Bureau and American Farm Bureau as well.

Q: What is Farm Bureau? Isn’t Farm Bureau an insurance company?

-The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) is a not-for-profit, grassroots advocacy organization. Farm Bureau Financial Services is a separate entity and is one of many valuable benefits available to IFBF members.

Q: I heard that Iowa Farm Bureau is a politically conservative organization. Is that true?

-Farm Bureau’s policies represent its members and the issues important to them. Our membership is a diverse group of people with differing viewpoints. Members share their viewpoints and set the policies that determine Farm Bureau’s lobbying positions through a year-long, grassroots process.

Q: Does Iowa Farm Bureau only support large corporate farms?

-Iowa Farm Bureau is a general farm organization and supports a wide spectrum of agriculture. Members are diverse, ranging from small to large farms, organic to traditional. These farms may be independent or they may be part of a family corporation. They all contribute to an agricultural industry that employs one in five Iowans.