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 an entire century! Join our cause and take advantage of exclusive benefits for farmers and agribusiness professionals by becoming a Farm Bureau member today!
THREE REASONS TO JOIN
Farm Bureau
Join Farm Bureau today for $55 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.
SALES TAX EXEMPTION ON FARM MACHINERY
Based on new machinery purchase plus average repairs, parts and utility costs.
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.
REDUCTION IN PROPERTY TAXPAYER BURDEN
Based on shift of school infrastructure cost from property tax funding to sales tax.
Savings on 500 acre farm:
$886
Savings on $150,000 home:
$178
Savings on $500,000 business:
$491
SALES TAX EXEMPTION ON FARM MACHINERY
Based on new machinery purchase plus average repairs, parts and utility costs.
Tax Savings:
$2,328
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:
$12,792
Free or discounted rates on educational programs, workshops and webinars for members.
“TAKE ROOT” FARM CONTINUATION PROGRAM
Local workshops to help you develop a comprehensive, managed approach for your farm’s continuation and growth - helping ensure that what you do today creates an eduring legacy for future generations.
RISK MANAGEMENT EDUCATION
Innovative, market-based risk management educational programs and webinars critical to farming operations.
MARKET & AG INFORMATION
Exclusive access to critical agricultural research, analysis and decision support tools designed to improve your bottom line.
AGRIVISOR SERVICES
Members have free online access to AgriVisor, a top-rated market advisory and educational service - a $235 annual value.
“TAKE ROOT” FARM CONTINUATION PROGRAM
Local workshops to help you develop a comprehensive, managed approach for your farm’s continuation and growth - helping ensure that what you do today creates an eduring legacy for future generations.
RISK MANAGEMENT EDUCATION
Innovative, market-based risk management educational programs and webinars critical to farming operations.
MARKET & AG INFORMATION
Exclusive access to critical agricultural research, analysis and decision support tools designed to improve your bottom line.
AGRIVISOR SERVICES
Members have free online access to AgriVisor, a top-rated market advisory and educational service - a $235 annual value.
Savings only available to
Farm Bureau members
JOHN DEERE
Save $100 - $3,700 on Gators, mowers, Series 1-5 tractors and more.
FORD AND LINCOLN VEHICLES
$500 from Ford or $750 from Lincoln on the purchase or lease of new qualifying vehicles. (Minimum 30-day membership requirement.)
MORTON BUILDINGS
Exclusive member savings of $500 - $1,000 on Morton buildings and sheds.
HOTEL DISCOUNTS
Save an additional 20% off the “best available rate” at participating Wyndham Hotel locations (12 brands) or 20% off published rates at participating Choice Hotels (11 brands).
IOWA FARM BUREAU SPOKESMAN
Complimentary subscription to the Iowa Farm Bureau Spokesman - Iowa’s leading agriculture news source. Plus - FREE member-to-member classifieds.
JOHN DEERE
Save $100 - $3,700 on Gators, mowers, Series 1-5 tractors and more.
FORD AND LINCOLN VEHICLES
$500 from Ford or $750 from Lincoln on the purchase or lease of new qualifying vehicles. (Minimum 30-day membership requirement.)
MORTON BUILDINGS
Exclusive member savings of $500 - $1,000 on Morton buildings and sheds.
HOTEL DISCOUNTS
Save an additional 20% off the “best available rate” at participating Wyndham Hotel locations (12 brands) or 20% off published rates at participating Choice Hotels (11 brands).
IOWA FARM BUREAU SPOKESMAN
Complimentary subscription to the Iowa Farm Bureau Spokesman - Iowa’s leading agriculture news source. Plus - FREE member-to-member classifieds.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
Join Farm Bureau today to start receiving a free weekly subscription (and online access) to the Spokesman, Iowa’s leading agriculture news source and the largest circulation ag newspaper in Iowa!
