Pennsylvania Farm Bureau

What Pennsylvania Farm Bureau does

Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB), founded in 1950 and headquartered in Camp Hill, PA, is a private nonprofit agricultural membership organization that operates as the state's largest general farm organization, representing more than 26,000 member families across every farm size and commodity in Pennsylvania. The organization is structured as a grassroots federation of 54 county Farm Bureaus, where members develop policy positions at the county level that flow upward to state and national advocacy through the affiliated American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). PFB's core products and services include legislative and regulatory advocacy, member benefits (health insurance, Shipley Energy and Staples discounts, MyDeals, a business directory), scholarships, grants and funding information, agritourism compliance materials (warning signs and wristbands under Act 27 of 2021), safety contests, the Farm-tastic County Book literacy program, the Harvest for All food bank initiative with Feeding America, and dedicated leadership programs for Young Ag Professionals (ages 18–35) and the Women's Leadership Committee. The supporting technology footprint is modest: a content website (pfb.com), an online member portal (members.pfb.com), a podcast on Podbean, social media channels, and a PFB Text Alerts system for member communications.

PFB's revenue model is primarily dues-based (subscription/recurring) from three member segments — farmers and producers, consumers, and agribusinesses — joined at the county Farm Bureau level, supplemented by transaction-based revenue from conference registrations (YAP Leadership Conference at $155/person, Amplify Convention at $75–$100, Women's Leadership GRACE Conference at $65), agritourism safety products ($65 per sign, 4.9 cents per wristband), and presumably commissions on member benefit programs such as health insurance. The go-to-market motion is grassroots: Regional Organization Directors cover defined county territories to support county Farm Bureau leaders and drive membership enrollment both online and through county-level boards and committees. Operations are organized across divisions including Government Affairs, Member Relations, Communications, and HR. The organization is affiliated with (but not financially consolidated into) the American Farm Bureau Federation and operates under a license for the Farm Bureau® and FB® registered service marks; it has no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, and no disclosed financial results.

Name

Pennsylvania Farm Bureau

Legal name

Pennsylvania Farm Bureau

Website

https://pfb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pennsylvania Farm Bureau is a nonprofit agricultural membership organization representing 26,000+ farmer, consumer, and agribusiness members across Pennsylvania through a grassroots network of 54 county Farm Bureaus that drives policy advocacy and member benefits statewide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Advocacy and Farm Organization Membership

NAICS

Farm Management Services (115116)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Supply Chain, Marketing & Contracting Advisory (Grain/Livestock Marketing) (AFACAJAH)

Keywords

• Agricultural advocacy services
• Farm membership organization
• Agricultural policy representation
• Rural community support
• Agricultural education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Camp Hill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Pennsylvania Farm Bureau generates revenue primarily through membership dues from individual farmers, consumers, and agribusiness members. Members pay annual dues to join their local county Farm Bureau and the state organization.
2. Agritourism Safety Products: Sale of agritourism liability warning signs ($65 each) and wristbands (4.9 cents each) to help farms comply with Act 27 of 2021 civil liability protections.
3. Conference and Event Revenue: Registration fees for conferences including the YAP Leadership Conference and Amplify Convention. Hotel costs at host venues are separate.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Pennsylvania Farm Bureau is the state's largest general farm organization, providing a grassroots membership platform that represents farms of every size and commodity across Pennsylvania. Core offerings include policy advocacy at local, state, and federal levels, member benefits such as health insurance and discounts, educational programs, scholarships, agritourism compliance resources, and leadership development through programs like the Young Ag Professionals and Women's Leadership Committee. The organization operates through 54 county Farm Bureaus and serves more than 26,000 members.

Product overview

Pennsylvania Farm Bureau operates as a membership-based agricultural advocacy organization offering a unified platform of programs and services. The core offering is membership in the state's largest general farm organization (26,000+ members), which provides access to advocacy representation, member benefits (including health insurance, energy discounts, and Staples savings), and educational programs. The portfolio includes dedicated programs for young professionals (ages 18-35), women's leadership development, and a network of 54 county Farm Bureaus for grassroots organization. Supplementary services encompass scholarship programs, grants and funding information resources, agritourism liability compliance materials, a podcast series, and the Farm-tastic County Book Program for agricultural literacy. The organization also facilitates competitions and community initiatives including safety contests and the Harvest for All food bank campaign.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Friends of Agriculture Foundation: A foundation associated with Pennsylvania Farm Bureau that supports agricultural programs and initiatives.

Products and services

• Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Membership Grassroots membership organization representing farms of every size and commodity across Pennsylvania, serving more than 26,000 members. Members gain access to policy advocacy, member benefits, educational programs, and grassroots policy participation through 54 county Farm Bureaus.
• Advocacy Services Policy advocacy representing farmers at local, state, and federal levels, including state issues, national issues, testimonies, and policy programs. PFB's advocacy has led to legislative outcomes such as the Agritourism Civil Liability Law (Act 27 of 2021).
• PFB Health Insurance Health insurance services and benefits available to Pennsylvania Farm Bureau members, providing health coverage tailored to the agricultural community.
• PFB Member Benefits Discount programs and member benefits including Shipley Energy, Staples, Lancaster Farming discounts, and MyDeals. These benefits provide cost savings on energy, office supplies, and other goods for PFB members.
• Young Ag Professionals Program Leadership program for individuals or couples between ages 18 and 35, providing networking, educational programs, and leadership development in agriculture. The YAP Committee also organizes Harvest for All fundraising events including silent auctions, t-shirt sales, and field gleaning.
• Women's Leadership Committee Committee providing leadership development, public speaking training, networking, and hands-on experience for women in Farm Bureau. The committee also hosts the GRACE Conference and awards the annual Outstanding Woman in Agriculture Award.
• Scholarships County-level and statewide scholarship programs for agricultural education, including the E. Chester Heim Scholarship Fund (supporting students at Penn State University or Delaware Valley University) and the Richard W. Newpher/Farm Bureau Endowed Scholarship Fund (supporting students pursuing veterinary careers in large animal agriculture at the University of Pennsylvania).
• Grants and Funding Information Aggregated information on grant opportunities from Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, USDA, Pennsylvania DEP, and other agencies for farm improvements, conservation, value-added production, energy efficiency, and farmland preservation.
• Agritourism Liability Resources Compliance materials including warning signs ($65 each, 24-inch by 36-inch aluminum, waterproof and UV safe, 5-year guarantee) and Tyvek wristbands (4.9 cents each) for agritourism operators to comply with Act 27 of 2021 civil liability protections.
• Hayride Attraction Resources Documents, FAQs, and regulatory guidance for hayride attraction operators under ASTM F3168 standards and the Pennsylvania Amusement Ride Inspection Act.
• PFB Podcast Podcast series covering agricultural topics and news for Pennsylvania Farm Bureau members and the broader agricultural community, available at pfbcast.podbean.com.
• Farm-tastic County Book Program Agricultural literacy program that distributes books about farming to public and elementary school libraries across Pennsylvania, educating young readers about agriculture.
• Safety Contests Annual safety contests for children and youth including coloring page, poster, and video contests promoting farm safety awareness among young people in agricultural communities.
• Harvest for All Program Year-long campaign in partnership with Feeding America supporting food donations, volunteer hours, and monetary contributions to local food banks. PFB's YAP Committee organizes events including silent auctions, t-shirt sales, and field gleaning.

Quantifiable outcome

• 26,000+ member families represented
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the Harvest for All program, a year-long challenge supporting food donations to local food banks. PFB's YAP Committee organizes events including Silent Auctions, T-Shirt sales, and Field Gleaning to support the program. The initiative supports three types of donations: food, time, and money.
• American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPennsylvania Farm Bureau is a member of the American Farm Bureau Federation, a national organization of farmers and ranchers including Farm Bureaus in 49 states and Puerto Rico. AFBF licenses the Farm Bureau® and FB® service marks to state Farm Bureaus and organizes national policy development and advocacy efforts.
• Pennsylvania Milk Marketing BoardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPFB provides testimony and advocacy on over-order premium levels for dairy farmers before the Board. Works with Senators Vogel and Schwank on OOP reform efforts.
• Penn State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe E. Chester Heim Scholarship Fund supports full-time undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Agricultural Sciences at Penn State University or Delaware Valley University.
• University of PennsylvaniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Richard W. Newpher/Farm Bureau Endowed Scholarship Fund supports students pursuing veterinary careers in large animal agriculture at the University of Pennsylvania.
• Pennsylvania Department of AgricultureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPFB works with PDA on agricultural policy, grants, and funding opportunities. PDA offers various grant programs for farmers including farm improvements, value-added production, energy efficiency, and farmland preservation.
• USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPFB connects members with USDA grants and loans for farmers and ranchers. USDA programs are referenced as resources for agricultural operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture: State government agency that partners with PFB on policy, grants, and funding programs. Functions as an institutional partner and partial competitor in farmer services and information dissemination.
• Cooperative Extension (Penn State): University-based agricultural education and advisory service. Partners with PFB on scholarships and programs but also provides independent farmer advisory services that overlap with some of PFB's educational offerings.

Broad incumbents

• National Farmers Union: National agricultural advocacy organization competing with the Farm Bureau system. Provides an alternative policy framework and competes for member dues and political influence at the federal level.
• American Farm Bureau Federation: National federation of which PFB is a member; provides policy coordination, brand licensing (Farm Bureau®), and federal-level advocacy. Functions as PFB's parent organization and direct counterpart at the national level.

Direct peers

• Pennsylvania Farmers Union: Competing state-level agricultural advocacy organization in Pennsylvania. Represents an alternative political voice for farmers and competes for the same membership pool as PFB.
• New York Farm Bureau: State-level Farm Bureau with a similar grassroots county structure, advocacy mission, and member benefits model. Most directly comparable peer given geographic and agricultural similarity to Pennsylvania.
• Ohio Farm Bureau: Adjacent state Farm Bureau with comparable grassroots policy development, county bureau structure, and member benefit offerings. Closely mirrors PFB's operating model in a neighboring Mid-Atlantic/Midwest state.

Emerging players

• American Dairy Association North East: Regional commodity-specific dairy promotion and advocacy organization. Represents a more narrowly focused competitor that engages the same dairy farmer constituency PFB serves through its Dairy and Farm Policy Committee.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pafarmbureau
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/pfbwebsupport
• Facebookfacebook.com/PennsylvaniaFarmBureau
• Instagraminstagram.com/pafarmbureau
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pennsylvania-farm-bureau

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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