When you become a member of Maryland Farm Bureau, you join a community of people dedicated to a shared mission to strengthen and grow Maryland agriculture.
And anyone can join, you don’t need to be a farmer to stand with the people who do.
Your membership dues go to the advocacy and promotion of Maryland agriculture, fighting for the interests of farmers in Government. Here are some of the ways we have worked to strengthen and grow Maryland agriculture:
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- Maryland Farm Bureau plays a pivotal role in securing significant legal victories. A Maryland Farm Bureau-led legal effort upheld Maryland's Right-to-Farm law, protecting farmers from nuisance lawsuits. To date, Farm Bureau has invested over $20,000 in legal expenses to this initiative alone.
- Maryland Farm Bureau protected farmers from a bill proposing new taxes on farm buildings and operations, helping save farmers between $1,167 to $1,751 in new taxes.
- Farm Bureau stopped a ban on caged-egg production in Maryland - which would have increased poultry production costs by 41% - saving producers an average of $83,890 in additional annual operating expenses.
- Farm Bureau has helped thousands of members achieve leadership, personal and professional growth while fostering community through programs like the Women's Leadership Program, NextGen Summit, Young Farmers & Ranchers and Maryland Young Farmers Ambassador Program.
- Maryland Farm Bureau ensures the continuation of wildlife management programs, such as the antlerless deer hunting program, to help save crop farmers an average of $289.59 per acre from crop losses.
- The Maryland Farm Bureau PAC has invested over $350,000 to elect agriculture-friendly legislators and administrators committed to ensuring the best future for agriculture in Maryland.
- Farm Bureau provides members access to best in-class farm transition resources and tools, guiding members through retirement and succession planning to protect the legacy of their farm and family's future.
Member Perks
Active membership means more than just supporting a cause; it comes with exclusive, tangible benefits:
- Savings: Take advantage of deep discounts on essential items like farm equipment, insurance, and travel.
- Connections: Farmers can easily network and share expertise with a community of local producers.
- News: Members get access to our informative agricultural newsletter, podcast, and print edition of The Old Line Farmer