San Benito County Farm Bureau

A Strong Voice For Farmers and Ranchers

Help Us Preserve & Promote

Local Agriculture

The power of Farm Bureau begins at the county level with you. Farm Bureau is the largest agricultural organization in the nation dedicated to preserving the family farm and promoting agriculture through education, leadership and service. This is your portal to membership options, ag education opportunities, events, the latest agricultural stats, and more. Learn the pressing issues agriculture faces and how you can take part to make a real difference in preserving and promoting agriculture in San Benito County, our state, and the nation.

Membership Benefits

Whether you farm, ranch, or want to support local ag, there is a membership plan for you. Receive exclusive discounts and special benefits while Farm Bureau engages in advocacy to protect and promote agriculture!

Sharing Our Passion

Farm Bureau strives to increase awareness and understanding of agriculture among California's educators and students through the Ag in the Classroom program and other educational events for the broader community.

Learn about San Benito Ag

Our county farmers and ranchers produce $400 million in agricultural goods that help the local economy. See the County's full Crop Report here. Farm Bureau offers research on cutting-edge topics that affect the ag community, consumers, and the environment.

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What You Get as a Member

Farm Bureau members receive numerous benefits and make a real impact in preserving and promoting local agriculture.

Discounts

Being a member pays off. Enjoy discounts and special pricing from major business and agricultural partners available exclusively to members. From Nationwide insurance discounts to industrial equipment to home, auto, and travel, your savings will add up.

Advocacy

Ensure your voice is heard. Get involved with issues facing farmers and ranchers at our county, state and national levels. Our members have an opportunity to support us as advocates in the way they are most comfortable. 

Networking

Farm Bureau connects you to the large network of agricultural enthusiasts who seek to improve farming and ranching. And we know how to put on an event. Our county, state, and national conferences offer amazing opportunities to expand your network.

Education

We work to educate the community about where food comes from. This is done in many ways, including hosting educational events for students, teachers, and the public through dissemination of educational resources as well as creating experiential opportunities to appreciate agriculture.

Education

Farmers

We exist to support local farming

Farm Bureau was established to link cutting edge research coming out of the universities that supported farming. Over the last century, Farm Bureau has evolved to support multiple educational opportunities for farmers.

community

Want to learn about ag? You’re in the right spot!

We support farms by supporting the local community’s interest in agriculture. San Benito has a rich history of farming and ranching and we provide opportunities for community members to take part in educating the broader community.

children

Our Ag in the Classroom Program Changes Lives

Our mission is to increase awareness and understanding of agriculture among San Benito’s educators and students. Our vision is an appreciation of agriculture by all.

Stay Informed

Our newsletter contains information and announcements about topics important to San Benito County’s agricultural community, including news from our partners at UC Cooperative Extension and other organizations.

Farm Bureau Voices

“I’ve been given so many opportunities to make a real difference as a Farm Bureau member. Not only can I serve the local community but I have lobbied in Sacramento and Washington to support local farmers and ranchers. That’s the power of Farm Bureau.”
Pat Wirz

“I am personally passionate about educating our youth about agriculture. No other organization is more dedicated to this mission than Ag in the Classroom which was started by Farm Bureau. My membership has enabled me to have a voice at the local, state, and national seats of government.”
Mary Lou Coffelt

Reach out today!

We're on standby to take your questions. Feel free to reach out anytime.

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Hours:

M – F 8:00AM - 2:00PM (by appointment only)

Please email media@sbcfb.org to schedule an appointment.

Address:

530 San Benito St Suite 201, Hollister, CA 95023