Tulare County Farm Bureau

What Tulare County Farm Bureau does

Tulare County Farm Bureau is a private, non-profit agricultural advocacy organization founded in 1917 and headquartered in Visalia, California. It is the largest county Farm Bureau in California and serves roughly 1,300 members including farmers, ranchers, dairy producers, associate supporters, and business members across Tulare County — a region with $8.34 billion in 2024 gross agricultural production value across 150+ commodities. The organization is governed by an 18-member Board of Directors and operates as a county-level affiliate of the California Farm Bureau Federation (53 counties) and the American Farm Bureau Federation (5M+ members nationwide). Its core offerings include six membership tiers (Agricultural at $350, Associate at $125, Collegiate at $25, Business Support at $550, and Heritage Gold/Platinum at $1,250/$2,750), a monthly TCFB NEWS newspaper, an annual Source Book directory, a Youth Leadership Program running since 1983 with 500+ graduates, a multi-award Scholarship Program administered through a separate 501(c)(3) trust, and the Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee for members aged 18–35.

The organization monetizes primarily through recurring annual membership dues, supplemented by advertising in the monthly newspaper (with discounted placement for Business Support and Heritage members), an annual spring fundraising gala for the Education and Scholarship Fund (operating in drive-through format since 2020), and nominal farm/ranch sign sales. Distribution is grassroots-driven via board members, district directors, and committee chairs, supported by a multi-channel communications stack including the monthly newspaper, e-newsletter, annual Source Book, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Beyond membership services, TCFB acts as a regulatory liaison for members navigating SGMA groundwater compliance, ILRP water quality reporting, Asian Citrus Psyllid eradication, FSMA produce safety, the 2025 agricultural burning ban, and utility emergency response protocols with SCE, PG&E, and Tulare County building inspectors. Strategic partnerships span Kaweah Basin, Tule Basin, and Kings River water quality coalitions, UC Cooperative Extension, College of the Sequoias, Tulare County Office of Education, California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom, and California Women for Agriculture.

Name

Tulare County Farm Bureau

Legal name

Tulare County Farm Bureau

Website

https://tulcofb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tulare County Farm Bureau is a non-profit agricultural advocacy organization founded in 1917 in Visalia, California, representing 1,300+ farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness members through tiered memberships, policy advocacy, youth leadership programs, scholarships, and regulatory liaison services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Advocacy Services

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Regulatory Compliance, Permitting & Audit Readiness (Food Safety, Environmental, Labor) (AFACAJAE)

Keywords

• Agricultural advocacy
• Farm bureau membership
• Agricultural education
• Farmer representation services
• Agricultural networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Visalia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from agricultural producers, associate members, business support members, and heritage members (Platinum and Gold tiers). This is the primary revenue source for the organization.
2. Advertising Revenue: Revenue from advertising in the TCFB monthly newspaper, discounted rates for business members and heritage members, and online directory listings.
3. Annual Fundraising Gala: Annual spring fundraiser gala generating tens of thousands of dollars for the Education and Scholarship Fund (a separate 501(c)(3) charitable trust). Since 2020, pivoted to a drive-through dinner event format.
4. Farm Sign Sales: Sale of metal and plastic farm and ranch signs for members, ranging from $2-$25, with bulk ordering available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Tulare County Farm Bureau is a voluntary, independent nonprofit agricultural advocacy organization that provides membership-based representation, education, and networking services to farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses in Tulare County, California. Its core deliverables include policy advocacy at local, state, and federal levels, publications (monthly TCFB News newspaper and annual Source Book), youth leadership development, scholarship programs, regulatory compliance resources, and member benefits such as advertising discounts and a business directory.

Product overview

Tulare County Farm Bureau operates as a membership-based agricultural advocacy organization offering a portfolio of programs and services. The core offerings include: the monthly TCFB NEWS newspaper and annual Source Book publication distributed to members; the Youth Leadership Program (established 1983) for high school students; and a Scholarship Program with multiple awards for Tulare County students. Membership is available in five categories: Agricultural ($350/year, voting rights), Associate ($125/year), Collegiate ($25/year for ages 16-24), Business Support ($550/year), and Heritage Platinum/Gold ($2,750/$1,250/year). Additional services include a Business Directory of member companies, E-Newsletter subscription via Constant Contact, Rural Trash Dumping Hotline, and Metal Farm Signs for sale. The organization also provides regulatory resources on groundwater management (SGMA), irrigated lands compliance, Asian Citrus Psyllid management, and utility emergency response services for agricultural operations. Youth and professional development programs include the Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee (ages 18-35) and Education Committee programs including school grants, art contests, and FFA jacket awards.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TCFB NEWS Monthly Newspaper A monthly newspaper publication produced exclusively for Tulare County Farm Bureau members, delivered by mail the first of each month. Includes twelve monthly editions along with electronic news bulletins covering agricultural news, policy updates, business directory listings, and member spotlights.
• Annual Source Book Annual publication providing information about local Business and Heritage members, frequently requested contacts, and elected officials. Released each January as a member and business reference resource.
• Youth Leadership Program Eight-month leadership development program for high school sophomores established in 1983, providing training through seminars on government processes, university campus visits, leadership exercises, ag career panels, farm tours, and field trips to the State Capitol. Recognized in 2008 as one of the top fifteen County Programs of Excellence by American Farm Bureau Federation.
• Scholarship Program Annual scholarship program awarding scholarships to Tulare County students based on academic achievement, leadership skills, and need. Includes TCFB Ag Career Scholarships, TCFB Young Farmers & Ranchers Scholarships, Memorial Scholarships, and renewable Shannon Memorial scholarships. Administered through the Education and Scholarship Fund (a separate 501(c)(3) charitable trust).
• Agricultural Membership Membership category for individuals who receive farm income from the agriculture industry. Includes voting rights, weekly Ag Alert publication, twelve monthly TCFB NEWS editions, electronic news bulletins, and invitations to special events. Annual dues: $350 effective November 1, 2025.
• Associate Membership Membership category for individuals who do not receive farm income. Includes bimonthly California Bountiful magazine, twelve monthly TCFB NEWS editions, electronic bulletins, and access to benefit programs. No voting privileges. Annual dues: $125 effective November 1, 2017.
• Collegiate Membership Membership for students ages 16-24 at reduced rate. Includes online access to Ag Alert publication and exclusive member information about scholarships, internships, career opportunities, and Young Farmers and Ranchers program. No voting privileges. Annual dues: $25 effective November 1, 2014.
• Business Support Membership Business membership providing directory listing in 12 monthly TCFB newspaper editions, online listing, annual Sourcebook listing, invitations to special events, and discounted advertising rates. Annual dues: $550 effective November 1, 2024.
• Heritage Membership (Platinum and Gold) Premium membership levels providing enhanced recognition. Platinum Heritage ($2,750/year) includes exclusive color ads in Source Book, logo recognition in newspaper and e-News, website homepage logo, and business profile. Gold Heritage ($1,250/year) includes discounted newspaper advertising and prominent name listings in publications and website.
• Business Directory Online searchable directory of Farm Bureau Business Members organized by category including Accountants, Ag Chemical, Ag Equipment, Attorneys, Banks, Dairy Services, Farms and Ranches, Insurance, Irrigation, Livestock, and 40+ other categories.
• Metal Farm & Ranch Signs Sale of metal and plastic farm watch and warning signs for farms and ranches. Prices range from $2-$25 with bulk ordering available. Contact TCFB at 559-732-8301 to order.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kaweah Basin Water Quality AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird-party coalition covering portions of Tulare County for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP). Assists growers with water quality compliance requirements mandated by the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Contact: P.O. Box 2840, Visalia, CA 93279, Tel: (559) 302-1620.
• Tule Basin Water Quality CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird-party coalition covering portions of Tulare County for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program. Helps farmers document and limit nitrogen-based fertilizer use and comply with water quality regulations. Contact: 2904 W. Main Street, Visalia, CA 93291, Tel: (559) 627-2948.
• Kings River Water Quality CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird-party coalition for water quality compliance covering portions of Tulare County. Part of the South San Joaquin Valley Water Quality Coalition umbrella organization. Contact: P.O. Box 8259, Fresno, CA 93747, Tel: (559) 365-7958.
• College of the Sequoias Agriculture DivisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community college partnership for agricultural education, career panels, student scholarships, and plant giveaway programs. Located at 4999 E. Bardsley Ave., Tulare, CA.
• California Foundation for Agriculture in the ClassroomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide non-profit 501(c)(3) foundation established by California Farm Bureau Federation. Provides curriculum, teacher conferences, classroom resources, and agricultural literacy programs that TCFB Education Committee participates in.
• Tulare County Office of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for educational programs including school garden grants, agricultural literacy, and superintendents' breakfast. Contact: 6200 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia, CA 93277, Tel: (559) 733-6300.
• University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCCE provides science-based agricultural research and expertise through 4-H, Master Gardeners, and Cal Fresh programs. Historical partnership since Farm Bureaus were organized alongside UC Farm Advisors. Contact: 4437 S. Laspina Ave., Tulare, CA, Tel: (559) 684-3300.
• California Farm Bureau FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide federation of 53 county Farm Bureaus representing over 50,000 members. TCFB is one of 56 California county Farm Bureau organizations in the state federation. Provides policy support, Ag Alert publication, and statewide programs.
• American Farm Bureau FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization with member state Farm Bureaus in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, totaling over 5 million members. Owns FARM BUREAU and FB trademarks. Provides national policy advocacy and programs including Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference.
• International Agri-Center / AgVentures Learning CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for agricultural education and learning resources. Located at 4450 S. Laspina Ave., Tulare, CA, Tel: (559) 688-1030.
• California Women for AgricultureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide organization with local Tulare and Kings Counties chapter. Partners on agricultural advocacy and education initiatives.
• Tulare County Building Division of RMAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty building inspectors provide on-call emergency inspections for agriculture, authorizing temporary permits to reconnect power to wind machines and farm equipment. Contact: RMA Building Division at 559-624-7000.
• Southern California Edison (SCE)coreOthersEmergency inspection hotline (559-740-7534) for agricultural customers needing emergency inspection and permits to reconnect power to wind machines and engines during outages.
• Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E)coreOthersEmergency inspections (1-800-743-5000) for agricultural customers similar to existing SCE response process for power restoration to farms.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: Nearby Central Valley county Farm Bureau with the same county-level advocacy, membership, and education programming model. Comparable in scale and structure to TCFB.
• California Women for Agriculture: Statewide agricultural advocacy nonprofit with local Tulare and Kings Counties chapter that TCFB partners on education initiatives. Comparable grassroots advocacy mission and member structure focused on California agriculture.
• Kings County Farm Bureau: Neighboring county Farm Bureau with directly overlapping geography (some water quality coalitions cover portions of Tulare County and Kings County). Operates the same mission and member dues structure.
• Kern County Farm Bureau: Adjacent San Joaquin Valley county Farm Bureau with the same organizational structure, membership tiers, and regulatory advocacy scope. Direct structural peer for benchmarking operations and member economics.
• California Farm Bureau Federation: Statewide federation of 53 county Farm Bureaus including TCFB. Provides the umbrella policy infrastructure, Ag Alert publication, and brand license that TCFB operates under - directly comparable as a county Farm Bureau affiliate with the same mission and member structure.
• Fresno County Farm Bureau: Neighboring county Farm Bureau in the San Joaquin Valley. Operates the same membership model, advocacy focus, and Youth Leadership programming for a comparable producer base in a similarly productive agricultural county.

Broad incumbents

• American Farm Bureau Federation: The national federation of 50 state Farm Bureaus and Puerto Rico, totaling 5M+ members. Owns the FARM BUREAU trademark and provides national policy advocacy, programs (YF&R Leadership Conference), and grants like the County Programs of Excellence award TCFB received in 2008.
• Western Growers Association: Large, broader-scope agricultural trade association serving produce growers across multiple states. Competes for agribusiness membership dollars and offers more specialized services than TCFB's generalist county-level scope.

Emerging players

• California Cattlemen's Association: Statewide cattle industry advocacy organization. TCFB has a Livestockyards Committee and several cattle rancher board members, creating overlap in membership and advocacy priorities but with cattle-specific policy focus.
• California Citrus Mutual: Commodity-specific advocacy organization for California citrus growers, headquartered in Tulare County area. Directly overlaps with TCFB's citrus-producing members (ACP/HLB response, regulatory advocacy) but with a narrower commodity focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

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