My Farm Bureau membershipMy Farm Bureau membership
All benefit programs are subject to change.Revised 02/20
Membership BenefitsAlameda (925) 449-1677
Amador (209) 283-4250
Butte (530) 533-1473
Calaveras (209) 772-2830
Colusa (530) 458-5130
Contra Costa (925) 672-5115
Del Norte (707) 951-0400
El Dorado (530) 622-7773
Fresno (559) 237-0263
Glenn (530) 865-9636
Humboldt (707) 443-4844
Imperial (760) 352-3831
Inyo-Mono (760) 387-2692
Kern (661) 397-9635
Kings (559) 584-3557
Lake (707) 263-0911
Lassen (530) 257-7242
Los Angeles (661) 274-9709
Madera (559) 674-8871
Marin (415) 663-1231
Mariposa (209) 742-5875
Mendocino (707) 462-6664
Merced (209) 723-3001
Modoc (530) 233-3276
Monterey (831) 751-3100
Napa (707) 224-5403
Nevada (530) 346-8146
Orange (949) 301-9180
Placer (916) 663-2929
Plumas-Sierra (530) 993-4550
Riverside (951) 684-6732
Sacramento (916) 685-6958
San Benito (831) 637-7643
San Bernardino (909) 875-5945
San Diego (760) 745-3023
San Joaquin (209) 931-4931
San Luis Obispo (805) 543-3654
San Mateo (650) 726-4485
Santa Barbara (805) 688-7479
Santa Clara (408) 776-1684
Santa Cruz (831) 724-1356
Shasta (530) 547-7170
Siskiyou (530) 842-2364
Solano (707) 449-8044
Sonoma (707) 544-5575
Stanislaus (209) 522-7278
Tehama (530) 527-7882
Trinity (800) 698-3276
Tulare (559) 732-8301
Tuolumne (209) 533-8386
Ventura (805) 289-0155
Yolo (530) 662-6316
Yuba-Sutter (530) 673-6550
As a Farm Bureau member, you help to assure that California family farmers and ranchers can maintain their unique farm heritage, while producing the food and farm products we all depend upon.
To find out more about benefits, contact your county Farm Bureau office or call the member help desk at 1-800-698-3276.
Nationwide is proud to be the exclusive insurance provider of the California Farm Bureau. Since 1926, Nationwide has been providing insurance and financial services to Farm Bureau members and remains committed to protecting what matters most. As a company with a deep agricultural history, Nationwide offers members of the California Farm Bureau a discount on farm insurance. Nationwide also offers a variety of insurance and financial services to Farm Bureau members including:
• Automobile Insurance*
• Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance*
• Travel Insurance
• Powersports Insurance
• Commercial Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Workers’ Compensation*
*Select discounts may apply. To learn more, contact your local Nationwide agent, or visit Nationwide.com/cfbf.
Land As Your Legacy®
Whether your farm or ranch has been around for several generations or you’re a first-generation farmer, Nationwide®
is there to help you plan what happens to your operations after you’re gone. Land As Your Legacy® transition planning program for farmers and ranchers is a no-cost program that provides transition planning solutions, so your family’s agribusiness will remain a legacy for generations to come. For more information visit, www.nationwide.com/yourland.
Insurance Programs
My Farm Bureau membership
C A F A R M B U R E A U
Now trending
Farm Bureau Prescription Discount ProgramEarn discounts of up to 75 percent off on brand
name and generic prescription medications.
This program is honored by more than 4,500
local, regional and national pharmacies in
California and more than 57,000 regional and national pharmacies.
For more information, call the Farm Bureau member help desk at
1-800-698-3276 or visit www.cfbf.com/benefits to download your
discount card.
ClearValue HearingClearValue Hearing’s Professional
Hearing Network and Starkey have teamed to offer a Hearing
Healthcare Benefits Program exclusively for Farm Bureau members.
Members can save up to 60 percent off MSRP on Starkey Hearing
Aids. For more information, visit www.clearvaluehearing.com or
call 1-888-497-7447.
Banking
Farm Bureau BankIf you are in the market to finance or refinance, Farm Bureau Bank
offers low-rate vehicle loans with no payments for up to 90 days.
Inquire about the high-yielding Money Market and Certificate
of Deposit accounts, or apply online for a Farm Bureau Bank
MasterCard® credit card and receive an instant decision online.
Call 1-800-492-3276 or visit www.farmbureaubank.com.
Keenan DirectTo help members navigate the
changing health care landscape, Farm Bureau works with Keenan
Direct, the largest privately held insurance broker in California, to
provide unbiased guidance to help members find the coverage
and value that best fits their health insurance needs. Contact them
toll-free at 1-855-422-3243 or online at www.CAFBHealth.com.
Health and Wellness
Propane Discount
• Online bill pay options
• Order deliveries online
AmeriGasFarm Bureau members save $0.05
per gallon on propane deliveries, receive a complimentary service
check and a No Run-Out Guarantee with automatic delivery.
Additionally, members have access to:
• 24 hour emergency services
• $100 referral bonus for new customers
Visit AmeriGas online at www.amerigas.com for additional information.
GraingerFarm Bureau members get special
member prices on selected categories and brands from Grainger,
PLUS get free standard parcel shipping on all standard Grainger
products. Get started with your price savings using 3 easy methods:
1. Present the California Farm Bureau account number at time
of purchase.
2. Go to https://www.grainger.com/farmbureau to establish a new
Grainger.com® account using that account number; or
3. Call Grainger customer service at 1-800-472-4643 to update
your existing Grainger account with the Farm Bureau organization
account number.
To be sure you get your Farm Bureau member prices, always
reference California Farm Bureau’s organization account number
when visiting your local branch, making a telephone order, or when
setting up your personal account online.
Do it Yourself Discounts
CaterpillarReceive discounts ranging from $250-$5,000
on Cat agriculture construction equipment.
Eligible equipment includes Cat skid steer loaders, compact
and multi-terrain loaders, wheel loaders, telehandlers, backhoe
loaders, hydraulic excavators and track-type tractors. In addition,
Farm Bureau members will now receive a $250 credit on work tool
attachments purchased with a new Caterpillar machine. Members
must print out an authorization certificate at www.cfbf.com and
present it to the Cat dealer in advance of purchasing the acquired
equipment to receive the incentive.
O’Reilly Auto Parts Farm Bureau members in
California can save anywhere from
5-20 percent off on select parts they use every day such as brake
pads and rotors, filters, batteries, belts, hoses and many more
commonly replaced automotive and equipment parts. O’Reilly
Auto Parts offers a great selection of general automotive, fleet
and heavy duty parts to cover every piece of equipment on your
farm or ranch. Enjoy free delivery within a 5 mile radius of your
local O’Reilly Auto Parts store and free access to their professional
customer website firstcallonline.com for parts lookup and
ordering, vehicle specs, TSB documents, etc. Use the California
Farm Bureau account number to purchase your product. O’Reilly
Auto Parts offers cash on delivery, daily charge, weekly charge and
monthly charge accounts depending on your individual needs.
Vehicle Rentals
AvisAvis Car Rental operates one of the world’s
best-known car rental brands with approximately 5,450 locations
in more than 165 countries. Members always receive up to 30
percent off best available Avis base rates.* In addition, enjoy
additional offers** like dollars off, a complimentary upgrade or a
free weekend day.
Visit www.avis.com/cafb or call 1 800-331-1212 to make a reservation.
BudgetMembers always save up to 30 percent
off best available Budget base rates.* Plus, get other great
offers** like dollars off, a free upgrade or a free weekend day.
Visit www.budget.com/cafb or call 1-800-527-0700 to make a
reservation. Budget Car Rental operates approximately 3,350
locations in more than 120 countries.
*Discount rates may vary between 10-30 percent, depending
on time of year, availability and other factors. **Farm Bureau
discount may not be stacked with other AWD/BCD corporate or
membership discounts.
Travel Discounts
Choice Hotels
Farm Bureau members save 20 percent off published rates at almost
6,300 Choice Hotels® worldwide! Save at participating Woodspring
Suites®, Clarion Pointe®, Quality Inn®, Sleep Inn®, Clarion®, Cambria
Suites®, MainStay Suites®, Suburban Extended Stay®, EconoLodge®,
Rodeway Inn® and Ascend Hotel Collection®. For more details, call
1-800-258-2847 or visit www.choicehotels.com.
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Do it Yourself Discounts continued
Case IHFarm Bureau members
receive a manufacturer’s
incentive discount of $300-$500, depending on the tractor or
implement acquired.
Eligible members receive the following manufacturer discounts on
purchases of the listed products:
Farmall Compact tractors (A & B) ....................................... $300 per unit
Farmall Utilities – C, U & J series........................................ $500 per unit
Maxxum Series and Farmall 100A series .......................... $500 per unit
Self-propelled windrowers .................................................. $500 per unit
Large square balers................................................................ $500 per unit
Round balers ........................................................................... $300 per unit
Small square balers ................................................................ $300 per unit
Disc mower conditioners ..................................................... $300 per unit
Sickle mower conditioners .................................................. $300 per unit
Case IH Scout .......................................................................... $300 per unit
Members must print out an authorization certificate at
www.cfbf.com and present it to the Case IH dealer in advance of
the delivery of the acquired tractor or implement to receive the
incentive discount.
John DeereFarm Bureau members
are eligible for a complimentary John Deere Rewards upgrade
(Platinum 2 status) which unlocks the best loyalty rewards
including valuable equipment discounts. Register today, and
explore all that Rewards has to offer. Check out the savings on the
following equipment categories:
• Commercial Mowing ...............................................$350 to $3,200 off
• Residential Mowing ..................................................$100 to $200 off
• Utility Vehicles ............................................................$200 to $350 off
• Tractors ........................................................................$200 to $300 off
• Golf & Sports Turf ......................................................$500 to $3,700 off
• Commercial Worksite...............................................17% off MSRP
Don’t wait – Visit JohnDeere.com/FarmBureau to register!
Details and Restrictions
• Must be a valid member of Farm Bureau for 30 days.
• A valid member email address is required for eligibility.
Farm Employers Labor ServiceFarm and ranch employers use Farm Employers
Labor Service to reduce their costs and take the headaches out of
complying with complicated employment laws and regulations.
FELS® keeps you up-to-date on farmworker employment
requirements with a Summary of Employment Requirements for
California Ag Employers, HR Compliance Manual and Laminated
Official Notices posters. All are designed to make sure you are
in compliance every day, and all are available at a 20 percent
discount to FELS subscribers. FELS also offers Farm Bureau
members a $100 discount on enrollment. Call 1-800-753-9073.
A4 Promotions & IncentivesBrand your business or
showcase your Farm Bureau
pride with A4 Promotions & Incentives. Members can receive
up to a 20 percent discount on select customizable items. For
more information or to order, visit www.companycasuals.com/
CaliforniaFarmBureauFederation or call 916-361-3682.
Business ServicesCalifornia GrownFarm Bureau members in California now have
access to a 50 percent discount on California
Grown branding and licensing for their agricultural commodities.*
If you are interested in the program and are looking for more
information about the California Grown branding, please go to the
California Grown website at www.californiagrown.org or phone
916-441-5302. *Some limitations may apply.
Health and Wellness continued
AirMedCare NetworkREACH Air Medical Services LLC
and CALSTAR—two of California’s preeminent air ambulance
providers—are proud to be a part of the AirMedCare Network,
creating America’s largest air ambulance membership network. By
becoming a member of AirMedCare Network, you will be covered
by all AirMedCare Network providers in all of their service areas,
which are ever-expanding. AirMedCare Network is pleased to offer
group membership coverage to Farm Bureau members and their
families for $65 per year. For more information on how to enroll as
a Farm Bureau group member, please call 1-800-793-0010.
Aquarium of the PacificGet 10 percent off gift store purchases with coupon; save $5 on
adult and $2.00 on child (ages 3-11) general admission, up to
4 admissions. Call the member help desk at (800) 698-3276 to
obtain discount coupon.
Theme Park Discounts
Great America Receive a variety of savings by purchasing your discounted tickets
online. Call the member help desk at (800) 698-3276 to obtain the
web address and discount code.
Knott’s Berry FarmReceive a variety of savings for each season. Call the member help
desk at (800) 698-3276 to obtain discount coupon.
LEGOLANDSave between $10-$15 on LEGOLAND Resort Hopper admissions to
LEGOLAND® California, SEA LIFE® Aquarium, and LEGOLAND® Water
Park. Buy your tickets online at www.legoland.com/buytickets.
San Diego Zoo Receive a $4 discount for tickets purchased online. Go to
www.sandiegozoo.org/tickets.
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Receive a variety of savings by purchasing your discounted tickets
online. Go to www.sixflags.com/partnerlogin.
Santa Cruz Beach BoardwalkReceive $8 off on Good-Any-Day tickets at www.beachboardwalk.com
Travel Discounts continuedWyndham Hotels
Farm Bureau members receive an additional 20 percent off the Best
Available Rate at participating locations every time they travel: Baymont
Inns and Suites®, Days Inn®, AmericInn®, LaQuinta®, Wyndham Garden®,
Hawthorn Suites®, Howard Johnson®, Microtel Inns and Suites®,
Ramada Worldwide®, Super 8®, Travelodge®, Wingate by Wyndham®
and Wyndham Hotels and Resorts®. Call their member benefits hotline
at 1-877-670-7088 or visit www.wyndhamhotels.com and use the
Corporate ID at the time of booking to receive your discount.
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be purchased at the discounted rate of $10. To purchase your subscription, contact the member help desk at 1-800-698-3276.
January/February 2020
Bright flavors
wake up winter
Page 32
Olive imports
California farmers await news
on tariffs on Spanish raw olives
Page 3
Rice research
Field day updates farmers
on varieties, growing methods
Page 7
highest in the nation.
According to the American Farm Bureau
Federation, road conditions are rated by
the Federal Highway Administration us-
ing an International Roughness Index. It
measures vehicle-suspension movement
in inches per mile; an index reading of 170
or more inches per mile indicates a road
By Kevin Hecteman
Regardless of commodity or location,
everything California farmers and ranch-
ers produce has one thing in common—it
all has to hit the road sometime.
Roads connect the farm or ranch and
its customers, and too many roads are in
rough shape.
By Kevin Hecteman
A hectic week for the state Legislature
ended with welcome news for California
farmers and ranchers—Gov. Gavin
Newsom announced he intends to veto
Senate Bill 1, which sought to preserve ex-
isting California environmental and labor
standards from federal changes initiated
by the Trump administration.
Water-related provisions of the bill
proved problematic for farmers, ranch-
ers and water agencies. For example, SB
1 would apply the California Endangered
Species Act to the federally operated
Central Valley Project. That provision
threatened negotiations to establish vol-
untary settlement agreements concerning
water flows from the Sacramento and San
Joaquin river systems into the delta.
In a statement, Newsom said that
though he supports the goals of SB 1, the
bill does not “provide the state with any
new authority to push back against the
Trump administration’s environmental
policies and it limits the state’s ability to
rely upon the best available science to pro-
tect our environment.”
The bill—carried by Senate President
Pro Tem Toni Atkins, D-San Diego—
cleared both houses of the Legislature
shortly before it adjourned for the year
early Saturday.
California Farm Bureau Federation
President Jamie Johansson praised the
governor’s intention to veto.
“We appreciate Gov. Newsom’s deci-
sion on SB 1,” Johansson said. “From the
beginning, the governor has listened to
the solutions offered by farmers, ranch-
ers and their communities. Vetoing SB 1
allows those communities to continue
on a collaborative path that will result in
a long-term water future that facilitates
economic growth and ecosystem protec-
tion and restoration.”
Earlier, the Legislature passed Assembly
Bill 5, which Newsom has indicated he
supports. AB 5 would require employers
See BILLS, Page 19
See ROADS, Page 16
Rough roads hurt rural safety, economy
Governor to act
on key legislation
for farms, ranches
The latest study from transportation
nonprofit TRIP found 32% of California’s
rural roads to be in poor condition—the
second-highest percentage in the nation,
behind Rhode Island—and 9% of its rural
bridges to be deficient.
Rural roads are deadlier, too, the study
found. Fatality rates on California’s non-
interstate rural roads were the second-
n e w s p a p e r
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Potholes and rough pavement, such as in Sacramento County, above, can damage trucks and the crops they carry. A recent study found 32% of
California’s rural roads are in poor shape--the second-worst percentage in the nation. In some areas, the maintenance backlog will take years, if
not decades, to clear.
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