Become a Member
Join the Albany County Farm Bureau today and become part of a community dedicated to supporting local agriculture and advocating for the needs of farmers and agribusinesses. By becoming a member, you gain access to a wide range of resources, services, and opportunities designed to help you thrive in the agricultural industry.
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Why Join?
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Advocacy: Your membership ensures that your voice is heard in local, state, and federal agricultural policy decisions. We work tirelessly to represent the interests of Albany County farmers and agribusinesses.
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Networking: Connect with other farmers, agribusiness owners, and industry professionals in Albany County and beyond. Gain valuable insights, share ideas, and build relationships that will help your business grow.
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Educational Resources: Access workshops, training, and resources that help you stay informed about the latest agricultural practices, technology, and regulatory changes.
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Exclusive Benefits: Enjoy a range of member-only benefits, including discounts on insurance, products, and services relevant to your farm or business.
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Support Your Industry: Your membership helps strengthen Albany County’s agricultural community, making it easier for local farmers to succeed and sustain their operations.
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Who Can Join?
Anyone with an interest in agriculture can become a member, whether you’re a farmer, agribusiness owner, or simply someone passionate about supporting local agriculture.
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How to Join:
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Sign Up Online: Fill out our simple online application form.
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Pay Your Dues: Membership dues help fund our advocacy, programs, and services.
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Get Involved: Attend events, participate in programs, and be part of the Albany County Farm Bureau community!
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Individual Membership
Individual Memberships join at the individual member rate (currently $110 in all counties except Long Island / NYC [$165). Individual members have access to all savings and discount programs in the name of the individual and can hold leadership positions, if classified as Regular (voting) by county Farm Bureau.
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Student Membership
Student memberships are available for members between 16 and 21 years of age.
4-H and FFA members who are high school juniors and seniors and collegiate students with an agricultural major are eligible for complimentary student membership.
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Enterprise Membership
Enterprise Membership is available to companies/farms/organizations who would like to join at a company-level. It allows companies to add associated Individual Memberships connected to the company/Enterprise Membership.
Enterprise Memberships are available to partnerships, unincorporated associations and corporations organized for agricultural purposes and actively engaged in the business of producing or processing agricultural products, or owners of property where such business is conducted.
Enterprise Membership Dues, and the number of associated individual membership are based on tiers related to Gross Revenue.
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​You can also download and fill out! Click below for PDF.
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