Kings County Farm Bureau

What Kings County Farm Bureau does

Kings County Farm Bureau (KCFB) is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit agricultural advocacy organization founded in 1918 and headquartered at 870 Greenfield Avenue, Hanford, California. KCFB's stated mission is to provide education, promotion, and representation of agriculture in Kings County, with a current operational focus on protecting the right to farm against complex regulations, water shortages, and excessive taxation. The organization's primary constituency is local farmers, ranchers, and dairymen, supplemented by agricultural businesses that sponsor KCFB and local government entities aligned with its water rights advocacy.

KCFB's product portfolio centers on membership, content, and advocacy services rather than technology. Core offerings include an Agricultural Membership priced at $500 annually (bundled with a complimentary California Farm Bureau Federation membership, the monthly Farm Life newspaper, a bi-weekly e-newsletter, and access to state-level member discounts); the Farm Life monthly newspaper and Farm Life Podcast (distributed via the website, Spotify, Apple Podcast, and YouTube); the Friends of Farm Bureau five-tier corporate sponsorship program; the SGMA Defense Fund (a tax-deductible legal defense vehicle for SGMA-related litigation with a suggested $15 per acre contribution model); and recurring events including monthly First Friday lunches, the Harvest Classic Golf Tournament, an annual Membership Appreciation Concert, and the Annual Meeting at Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino. Technology infrastructure is minimal: a Squarespace-hosted website for membership applications, content distribution, and event registration; Constant Contact for e-newsletter delivery; and Square for processing donations and membership fees. No proprietary software, AI/ML systems, or mobile applications are disclosed.

KCFB's revenue model is built on three streams: recurring agricultural membership dues at $500/year, recurring tiered corporate sponsorships under the Friends of Farm Bureau program, and tax-deductible donations (including SGMA Defense Fund contributions). Distribution is grassroots and community-led, relying on civic organization participation (Rotary, Lions Club), direct office engagement, and word-of-mouth referrals. KCFB is currently the lead plaintiff in KCFB v. SWRCB, a multi-year legal challenge to the State Water Resources Control Board's probationary designation of the Tulare Lake Subbasin under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act; the case is now pending review at the California Supreme Court following an October 2025 Fifth District Court of Appeal reversal of the lower court's Preliminary Injunction. The organization operates with 1–10 employees and approximately 400 members.

Name

Kings County Farm Bureau

Legal name

Kings County Farm Bureau

Website

https://kcfb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kings County Farm Bureau is an independent, non-profit agricultural advocacy organization founded in 1918 in Hanford, California, serving approximately 400 farmer, rancher, and dairyman members through education, regulatory advocacy, and active SGMA groundwater litigation, funded by $500 annual memberships, corporate sponsorships, and tax-deductible legal defense donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Advocacy Services

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Whole-Farm Business Management & Budgeting Advisory (AFACAJAA)

Keywords

• Agricultural advocacy services
• Farm bureau membership
• Water rights litigation
• Agricultural policy representation
• Community farming events

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Membership Dues: Annual membership fees at $500 per year providing complimentary California Farm Bureau membership, subscriptions to KCFB's bi-weekly e-newsletter and monthly Farm Life newspaper, and access to California Farm Bureau member discounts.
2. Friends of Farm Bureau Sponsorships: One-time annual donations from businesses at five sponsorship tiers (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) in exchange for recognition on website, in Farm Life newspaper, e-newsletter, and at KCFB events.
3. SGMA Defense Fund Donations: Tax-deductible donations to fund litigation against State Water Resources Control Board. Suggested contribution of $15 per acre. Revenue supports ongoing legal challenge to protect farmers from groundwater fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kings County Farm Bureau is a non-profit agricultural advocacy organization that delivers a $500/year Agricultural Membership bundled with California Farm Bureau affiliation, monthly Farm Life newspaper, bi-weekly e-newsletter, and access to member discounts. It additionally operates the SGMA Defense Fund legal advocacy initiative, a tiered Friends of Farm Bureau corporate sponsorship program, an in-person events series, and content publications including the Farm Life newspaper, Farm Life Podcast, and Grower/Processor Checklist.

Product overview

Kings County Farm Bureau is a non-profit advocacy organization offering a portfolio of membership-based products and services. The core offerings include the Farm Life monthly newspaper and Farm Life Podcast for agricultural news and policy content, an Agricultural Membership program ($500/year) with California Farm Bureau affiliation and discount benefits, the SGMA Defense Fund for legal advocacy on water rights, and Friends of Farm Bureau sponsorship tiers. Additional services include GSA resources for groundwater management information, a Grower/Processor Checklist for contractor vetting, an eNewsletter subscription, and events including monthly First Friday lunches, the Harvest Classic Golf Tournament, and Annual Meeting. The organization is not a technology product company but rather an advocacy and membership organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Agricultural Membership $500 annual membership providing complimentary California Farm Bureau membership, subscriptions to KCFB's bi-weekly e-newsletter and monthly Farm Life newspaper, subscription to California Farm Bureau's weekly newspaper, access to KCFB advertising discounts, and access to California Farm Bureau member discounts on goods and services.
• Farm Life Monthly Newspaper Official monthly publication of Kings County Farm Bureau featuring agricultural news, policy updates, and community stories for members and subscribers.
• Farm Life Podcast Conversations about agriculture, water, and rural policy in California's Central Valley, available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and YouTube.
• Events Program Annual events program including First Friday monthly networking lunches at the KCFB office, the Harvest Classic Golf Tournament, Membership Appreciation Concert at Burris Park, and the Annual Meeting at Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino.
• SGMA Defense Fund Legal advocacy initiative defending water rights and challenging the State Water Resources Control Board's probationary designation of the Tulare Lake Subbasin under SGMA, funded by tax-deductible donations (suggested $15 per acre).
• Friends of Farm Bureau Sponsorship Annual corporate sponsorship program with five tiers (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) providing recognition on the website, in Farm Life newspaper, e-newsletter, and at KCFB events for businesses committed to supporting local farmers.
• GSA Resources Resource center with information and links to local Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (Mid Kings River GSA, El Rico GSA, South Fork Kings GSA, Greater Kawaeh GSA, SWK GSA, Tri-County Water) for managing groundwater basins under SGMA.
• eNewsletter Subscription Bi-weekly electronic newsletter providing news and updates from Kings County Farm Bureau, delivered via Constant Contact email marketing.
• Grower/Processor Checklist Farm Labor Contractor vetting checklist provided by AgSafe to KCFB members to protect farming operations when vetting potential contractors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $60 per acre in state-imposed fees avoided per irrigation season due to preliminary injunction blocking SWRCB fee collection
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• California Farm Bureau FederationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerState-level farm bureau affiliation providing complimentary membership to KCFB Agricultural Members. KCFB members receive subscriptions to California Farm Bureau's weekly newspaper and access to member discounts on goods and services. Collaborative advocacy efforts at state and federal levels.
• Excelsior-Kings River Resource Conservation District (EKRCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKCFB Executive Director Dusty Ference serves as General Manager of EKRCD, providing unique perspective on conservation and agricultural issues. Collaborative approach to resource management in Kings County.
• Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKCFB collaborates with local GSAs including El Rico GSA, South Fork Kings GSA, Greater Kawaeh GSA, SWK GSA, Mid Kings River GSA, and Tri-County Water. GSAs are established to manage groundwater basins and develop sustainable groundwater management plans under SGMA.
• City of LemooremajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCity of Lemoore filed amicus curiae brief supporting KCFB in SGMA litigation. City Council adopted Resolution 2025-05 on February 4, 2025, to formally support KCFB's legal challenge against SWRCB. Strong alignment on protecting local water rights.
• City of HanfordmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as donor and supporter of KCFB's SGMA litigation efforts. Municipal partner in protecting local agricultural water rights.
• Tulare County Farm BureaumajorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided direct financial support to KCFB's SGMA litigation and publicly encouraged members to contribute. Regional partner in agricultural advocacy efforts.
• Yuba-Sutter County Farm BureaumajorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided direct financial support to KCFB's SGMA litigation and publicly encouraged members to contribute. Regional partner supporting water rights advocacy.
• Kings County Ag CommissionerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferenced as resource for growers. KCFB links to Kings County Agriculture Department website for information on measurement standards and agricultural services.
• AgSafeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgSafe provided KCFB members with Grower/Processor Checklist for Farm Labor Contractor Prospects. Resource partner helping protect member operations from regulatory and compliance risks.
• Monterey County Farm BureauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioned Cal Poly San Luis Obispo study on regulatory costs affecting Salinas Valley lettuce grower, showing 1,366% increase in regulatory costs since 2006. Study supports broader advocacy efforts including KCFB's regulatory cost concerns.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/kcfb
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kings-county-farm-bureau

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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