membership levels

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All Californians can have a seat at the table. We have three membership categories that encompass farmers and ranchers, friends of farmers and ranchers, and future farmers and ranchers.

Agricultural membership is for persons directly involved in agriculture. Members get all member benefits and receive the weekly Ag Alert ® newspaper.

• Examples: Farmers, Ranchers, Dairymen, Other Ag Producers and Professionals, Pest Control Advisors

Associate membership is for persons who support California farmers and ranchers and enjoy local food, wine, flowers, and fiber. Members receive access to all member benefits and receive California Bountiful ® magazine six times per year.

• Examples: Consumers, 4-H/FFA parent, Restaurant Owners, Farmers Market Attendees, Ag Educators

Collegiate membership is for future agriculturalists ages 16-24. For $25 per year, this entry-level membership gives you online access to Ag Alert newspaper plus networking opportunities for scholarships, internship contacts, and local and state events.

• Examples: Students pursuing careers in agriculture, former FFA/4-H students, future Ag Educators

Your membership benefits will start immediately after you join. If you join online, you can access and print your membership card directly from the membership portal as well as access your membership benefits and member codes If you send your membership application through the mail, California Farm Bureau usually processes your membership the same or next day upon receipt. Please remember to allow for normal mail-carrier delivery and shipping lead times. 

*Note, certain member benefits require you to be a member for 30 days before activating the discount. Ag members will be added to the AgAlert subscribers list the week following their membership being processed.