Louisiana Farm Bureau

What Louisiana Farm Bureau does

Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation is a private, non-profit, non-governmental membership organization founded in 1922 and headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It operates as the state's largest general farm organization, representing nearly 145,000 members including farmers, ranchers, rural residents, landowners, and agricultural lenders. The organization is the Louisiana state affiliate of the American Farm Bureau Federation, established nationally in 1919, and delivers its services through a network of 64 parish offices covering all Louisiana parishes, an online membership portal (my.lafarmbureau.com), and a mobile application.

Its core product is the membership program, anchored by legislative advocacy through the VoterVoice platform, the Grassroots Government Newsletter and Podcast, and a member benefits program that includes discounts with Ford, John Deere, Case IH, Grasshopper, Avis, Budget, Choice Hotels, and Wyndham. Additional program offerings include the Hay Clearinghouse for disaster-relief feed coordination, Young Farmers & Ranchers, Women's Leadership Committee, Ag in the Classroom, scholarship funding, and mental health resources for rural communities. The organization is not technology-focused and operates on a recurring dues-based revenue model supplemented by insurance services offered through parish offices and member benefits partner programs. Pricing is not publicly disclosed.

The business model rests on annual membership subscriptions, with the bulk of value delivered through non-cash benefits (advocacy, discounts, programs) and an affiliated insurance offering. Distribution is heavily field-based via the 64 parish offices, supplemented by digital channels (website, portal, app, social media) and grassroots engagement events. Customers are predominantly individual SMB-style members (farmers, ranchers, rural residents) and a smaller cohort of agricultural lenders serving as enterprise-class members, with no disclosed concentration in any single account.

Name

Louisiana Farm Bureau

Legal name

Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation

Website

https://lafarmbureau.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation is a non-profit, non-governmental membership organization representing nearly 145,000 farmers, ranchers, rural residents, landowners, and agricultural lenders in Louisiana, delivering legislative advocacy, member benefits, and rural programs through 64 parish offices statewide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Advocacy / Farm Organization Membership

NAICS

Support Activities for Animal Production (115210)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Welfare Auditing, Compliance & Certification Services (Non-testing Lab) (AFAEALAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Livestock Showing, Training & Performance Support Services (Non-veterinary) (AFAEALAM)

Keywords

• Agricultural advocacy
• Farm membership organization
• Legislative affairs
• Rural community services
• Member benefit programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Revenue from annual membership fees from nearly 145,000 members including farmers, ranchers, rural residents, landowners, and agricultural lenders.
2. Member Benefits Partner Programs: Partner discounts on vehicles (Ford), equipment (John Deere, Case IH, Grasshopper), and travel (Avis, Budget, Choice Hotels, Wyndham) provide value to members and support retention.
3. Legislative Advocacy Services: Advocacy services tracking and influencing legislation at state and national levels, including Farm Bill engagement.
4. Insurance Services: Farm Bureau Insurance services offered through parish offices for members.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation is a private, non-profit membership organization that represents nearly 145,000 farmers, ranchers, rural residents, landowners, and agricultural lenders across Louisiana. It sells annual memberships that grant access to legislative advocacy services, exclusive member discounts on vehicles, equipment, travel, and insurance, and grassroots engagement programs. The organization unifies members' voices to influence agricultural legislation and regulations at the local, state, and national levels.

Product overview

Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation operates as a membership organization serving as the state's largest general farm organization with nearly 145,000 members. The organization provides a unified voice for farmers and ranchers through advocacy and legislative affairs, centered around its core membership program and Voter Voice grassroots engagement system. Member benefits include exclusive discounts through partnerships with Ford, John Deere, Case IH, Grasshopper, and travel companies (Avis, Budget, Choice Hotels, Wyndham). Additional programs include Young Farmers & Ranchers, Women's Leadership Committee, scholarships, Ag in the Classroom, and mental health resources. The Hay Clearinghouse connects ranchers needing feed with donors during natural disasters. The organization maintains a network of parish offices throughout Louisiana and publishes a weekly Grassroots Government Newsletter along with podcasts covering legislative updates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Louisiana Farm Bureau Membership Annual membership program representing farmers, ranchers, rural residents, landowners, and agricultural lenders. Provides legislative advocacy, member benefits, and access to discounts and programs.
• Hay Clearinghouse Disaster relief program connecting ranchers who need hay and feed with donors who have supplies available during natural disasters.
• Member Benefits Program Discount program for Farm Bureau members providing exclusive savings on vehicles (Ford), equipment (John Deere, Case IH, Grasshopper), and travel (Avis, Budget, Choice Hotels, Wyndham).
• Voter Voice Legislative alert system that notifies members when their engagement is needed at the Capitol on urgent agricultural issues and enables direct contact with legislators.
• Ag in the Classroom Educational program bringing agricultural awareness and curriculum resources to K-12 students across Louisiana.
• Young Farmers & Ranchers Program Program for young agricultural producers providing leadership development, networking, and educational opportunities.
• Women's Leadership Committee Program providing leadership development opportunities for women in agriculture within the Farm Bureau network.
• Scholarship Program Financial scholarship opportunities for Farm Bureau members and their families supporting agricultural education.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 145,000 members represented
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• American Farm Bureau FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLouisiana Farm Bureau is part of the American Farm Bureau Federation, established in 1919, which is the nation's largest general farm and ranch organization. This provides affiliation benefits, national advocacy support, and brand recognition.
• LSU AgCentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLouisiana Farm Bureau works closely with LSU AgCenter for agricultural research, extension programs, and youth activities. Farm Bureau supports legislative funding for AgCenter operations.
• Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarm Bureau collaborates with LDAF on legislative issues including the Cotton and Grain Indemnity Fund administration and program improvements.
• Ford Motor CompanymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFarm Bureau members receive $500 exclusive cash reward on eligible new Ford vehicles (Maverick, Ranger, F-150, Super Duty, F-150 Lightning) and certified pre-owned vehicles. Must be member for 30 consecutive days prior to purchase.
• John DeeremajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFarm Bureau members receive upgraded John Deere Rewards membership (Platinum 1) with extra discounts on equipment, parts, and merchandise. Discounts range from $50-$1,700 depending on equipment category.
• Case IHmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFarm Bureau members save $100-$800 per unit on Case IH equipment including tractors, balers, and windrowers with discount certificates.
• GrasshopperminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFarm Bureau members receive 15% off MSRP on all Grasshopper mower models and deck sizes with optional retail financing.
• AvisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFarm Bureau members save up to 35% off Avis base rates with PAY NOW option using AWD code A298818.
• BudgetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFarm Bureau members save up to 35% off Budget car rentals and 20% off Budget truck rentals with membership discount codes.
• Choice HotelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFarm Bureau members receive 20% off stay at any Choice hotel in the U.S. with discount code 00209610.
• Wyndham Hotel GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFarm Bureau member benefit offering hotel discounts as part of membership perks package.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Louisiana Cattlemen's Association: Louisiana-focused commodity-specific organization representing cattle producers; competes for the same rancher membership dollars and advocacy relevance within the state.

Direct peers

• Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation: State Farm Bureau affiliate offering the same member benefits, insurance, and legislative advocacy services to Tennessee's agricultural community under the national federation.
• Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation: Neighboring state Farm Bureau affiliate offering the same membership, legislative advocacy, and member benefits structure to Mississippi's agricultural producers.
• Alabama Farmers Federation (Alabama Farm Bureau): State Farm Bureau affiliate in a neighboring Southeastern agricultural economy, offering the same membership-based advocacy, member benefits, and grassroots legislative engagement model.
• Texas Farm Bureau: The largest state Farm Bureau, operating under the same American Farm Bureau Federation umbrella with an identical model of membership dues, legislative advocacy, and partner discounts for farmers and ranchers in Texas.
• Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation: Direct peer state affiliate of the American Farm Bureau Federation serving Arkansas farmers and ranchers with comparable advocacy, member benefits, and parish/county office networks.
• Georgia Farm Bureau Federation: Southeastern state Farm Bureau affiliate with a comparable membership, county office network, and legislative advocacy structure for Georgia's farmers and ranchers.

Broad incumbents

• American Farm Bureau Federation: National parent federation of which Louisiana Farm Bureau is a state affiliate; coordinates national advocacy, member benefits partnerships (Ford, John Deere, Case IH), and brand standards across all 50 state affiliates.
• National Farmers Union: National competing agricultural advocacy organization representing family farmers and ranchers through state divisions, offering an alternative membership and policy-influence model to the Farm Bureau system.

Others

• Farm Bureau Insurance (Louisiana): Closely affiliated insurance provider offering member and non-member insurance products through the Louisiana Farm Bureau parish office network; shares brand and operational footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LaFarmBureau

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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