Farm Bureau Connection

County Farm Bureaus

County Bureaus, like the Kern County Farm Bureau, focus on addressing the specific needs and challenges of farmers and ranchers within their county. They provide direct support, resources, and advocacy tailored to their local agricultural community. Activities include educational programs, networking opportunities, and local policy advocacy.

California Farm Bureau

The state-level organization, CAFB, represents the collective interests of all county farm bureaus in California. It serves as a unifying voice for California’s agricultural community, advocating for policies and legislation at the state level that benefit farmers and ranchers. CAFB also offers additional resources, training, and support to county farm bureaus.

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American Farm Bureau Federation

The national organization, AFBF, represents the interests of farmers and ranchers across the entire United States. It lobbies for federal policies and legislation that support agriculture, provides a national platform for agricultural issues, and offers programs and resources that benefit its members nationwide. AFBF works in close collaboration with state farm bureaus to ensure a cohesive and unified approach to national agricultural advocacy.

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California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) was organized in 1914. The purpose of CFBF is to surface, analyze, and solve the problems of farmers and ranchers. By joining together, farmers and ranchers are able to accomplish much more than acting as individuals. Farm Bureau’s roots can be traced back to the Cooperative Extension System and today, Farm Bureau and the Cooperative Extension have a close working relationship. Membership in Farm Bureau begins at the basic level, the county. This is where one joins the organization. Every county Farm Bureau is a member of California Farm Bureau Federation. CFBF has 53 county members. The state organization is a member of American Farm Bureau Federation. AFBF has 51 members, the 50 state federations plus the Farm Bureau representing Puerto Rico. The entire Farm Bureau organization represents 5 million farm families nationwide and nearly 90,000 of them reside in California. While Farm Bureau does not affiliate itself with any political party, it does have a philosophical belief favoring the private competitive enterprise system, private property rights, and pricing determined by a free marketplace. Farm Bureau favors streamlined government regulation and fair taxation and it encourages its members to support candidates for public office who share these beliefs. The County Farm Bureau delegates take the concerns and recommendations of its members to the state level by presenting, discussing, and voting on the issues at the California Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. Issues of national or international interests are then forwarded to the American Farm Bureau Federation House of Delegates.

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Our Dedication

The Kern County Farm Bureau stands as a pillar of support for local agriculture and our community. Through collaboration and steadfast advocacy, we stand alongside farmers and ranchers, ensuring they have the support needed to keep agriculture thriving.

Our mission is to preserve agriculture as a cornerstone of our community, safeguarding its future and educating the next generation on the vital role it plays in all our lives.

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