Oregon Farm Bureau : Become a Member

OFB Membership Info

Member support is essential to the success of our county Farm Bureaus. As a grassroots, nonprofit organization, we rely on members' input to shape our priorities and membership dues to help fund our efforts.

If you've thought about supporting your county Farm Bureau because you care about the survival of Oregon's farms, ranches, and rural communities, now's a great time to join!

How to join

1. Complete an OFB application by:

a) Downloading a PDF version by clicking HERE. Print out the application and follow the instructions.
(Click here to download the free Adobe software needed to access the PDF version of the OFB application.)

b) Or have an application sent to you. click here to e-mail the OFB office or call (503) 399-1701, ext. 326, and give us your mailing address.

2. Determine the cost of your county Farm Bureau's annual dues.

* Click here for a list of annual dues by county or download the application.

3. Select a payment option:

a) Send a check made out to "Oregon Farm Bureau" to OFB, Attn: Membership, 3415 Commercial St. SE, Salem, OR 97302.

b) Pay by Visa or MasterCard by filling out the appropriate information on the application form and faxing it in to (503) 399-8082.

c) Pay by Visa or MasterCard by completing the form and mailing it to OFB.

(Unfortunately, at this time we don’t have the ability to accept membership payments online – but we will soon.)

Click here for a list of annual dues by county.

Renew membership

Print out the renewal form (Word file), fill it out, and submit it to the Farm Bureau office via postal mail or fax. (Online payment system coming soon!)

Or print a PDF version of the form and send or fax it in to OFB.

Costs of membership

Depending on what county you're from, the annual cost of a Voting or Supporting Farm Bureau membership varies between $80 and $100.

Voting members must generate at least $2,500 in gross income from farming or ranching activities. Voting members can serve on committees, vote on policy, attend meetings, etc.

Supporting members are also ardent supporters of Oregon agriculture and have access to all Farm Bureau benefits.

Associate membership is $15 a year for all counties.

(More detail on the different types of membership is provided below.)

* Click here for a list of annual dues by county.

Where the money goes

Annual dues include membership in the American Farm Bureau Federation, and are used to support all county Farm Bureau efforts and operations - as well as OFB programs that directly support and promote the Oregon agriculture industry, benefit rural communities, fund ongoing legislative efforts voted on by members, produce OFB media, pay OFB staff salaries, and much more. Please feel free to contact us if you'd like additional information, (800) 334-6323.

Types of membership

There are different levels of county Farm Bureau membership to suit different levels of involvement.

Voting Members:

These represent actual agriculture producers, members who expect to gross at least $2,500 a year from a farming or ranching operation. Voting members can get involved with their County Farm Bureau, attend meetings, serve on committees, and vote on policies that guide the federation's priorities and work. Besides being eligible for all OFB discount programs, voting members also receive the monthly Oregon Farm Bureau News and the biannual Oregon Agriculture Magazine. The annual dues amount is set by the individual County Farm Bureaus and range between $80 and $100 a year. (The many discount programs available makes it easy to recoup the cost of your OFB dues!)

Supporting Members:

If you aren't a farmer or rancher, but support the work the Farm Bureau does on behalf of agriculture producers around the state, consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members are also eligible for all OFB discount programs and receive the monthly Oregon Farm Bureau News and the biannual Oregon Agriculture Magazine. Annual dues amounts are set by the individual County Farm Bureaus and range between $80 and $100 a year. (The many discount programs available makes it easy to recoup the cost of your OFB dues!)

Associate Members:

For those interested in supporting OFB on a smaller scale, the Associate Membership is a good option. For $15 a year, Associate Members are eligible for most of the OFB discount programs and receive the biannual Oregon Agriculture Magazine. (The many discount programs available makes it easy to recoup the cost of your OFB dues!)

Student Members:

If you are a full-time student, you could qualify for a reduced membership fee and still be eligible for all OFB discount programs and publications. Some County Farm Bureaus offer a special student rate, while others do not. Contact your local Farm Bureau for information. (For county contact information, call the OFB office at (503) 399-1701.)

OFB TAX INFORMATION

Membership Dues: Membership dues are not deductible as a charitable contribution for Federal Income Tax purposes, but dues may be eligible for a business expense deduction. Contact your tax advisor for more details.

For Voluntary Contributions:

OFB President's Club: Voluntary contribution program for those who wish to give financially to support the mission and goals of Oregon Farm Bureau in addition to annual dues.

OFB Political Action Committee: Contributions can be used as a tax credit on your Oregon State Tax return, up to $50 on a single return and up to $100 on a joint return. This donation may go towards ballot measures, political candidates, and/or political education.

Scholarships/Education Foundation: Contributions are charitable contributions and are tax deductable for Federal Income Tax purposes. The Foundation is a public charitable organization (IRS Section 501 (C) (3)) and awards scholarships to Oregon students in agriculture, sponsors educational seminars, including Summer Ag Institute, and distributes educational material.

Legal Foundation: Contributions are charitable contributions and are tax deducatble for Federal Income Tax purposes. The Foundation is a public charitable organization (IRS Section 501 (C) (3)). Contributions are used for precedent-setting court cases in Oregon.