What butte county farm bureau does

Butte County Farm Bureau (BCFB) is a non-profit, member-governed agricultural association founded in 1917 and headquartered at 3688 Durham Dayton Highway in Chico, California. The organization represents approximately 1,300 farmer and rancher members throughout Butte County and operates as a constituent county farm bureau within the California Farm Bureau Federation (53 county bureaus, 53,000 members statewide) and the American Farm Bureau Federation (over 6.2 million members across 50 states and Puerto Rico). BCFB's stated mission is to protect and promote agricultural interests through policy advocacy on regulatory, water rights, taxation, and labor issues, and through member services and community programming.

BCFB's product surface is built around tiered annual memberships ranging from $45 (Collegiate, ages 16–25) to $1,000 (1917 Club premium tier), with intermediate Agricultural ($300), Agricultural Business ($350), AgSafe ($400), AgSafe Business ($450), and Associate ($80) tiers. Beyond dues, BCFB generates revenue from bi-monthly newsletter advertising ($12/column inch for members), premium corporate sponsorships under the 1917 Club ($5,000–$20,000 annually), event ticket sales (Annual Dinner, Summer Barbecue, Golf Classic, Drive Thru Dinners, Grower Day), Four Corners Hall venue rentals, and grant administration fees. The organization also administers California Department of Food and Agriculture programs — notably SWEEP (State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program) and Healthy Soils — providing technical assistance through partners including the Center for Regenerative Agriculture and Resilient Systems at CSU Chico and Ag Groundwater Users of Butte County.

BCFB does not develop or operate proprietary technology; standard tools (CFBF's online membership portal, JotForm applications, Constant Contact email, a content-managed website) underpin operations. Distribution is primarily direct: phone sales, mail-in applications, online memberships, and event-driven community engagement, supplemented by referral flows from CFBF and AFBF. Non-dues programs include Agribee (a 4th–5th grade agricultural spelling bee), Young Farmers & Ranchers leadership development, scholarships (Gerald M. Geiger, Gary Griswold Ag Business, Butte YF&R), Hazardous Agricultural Materials (HAM) certification training, an online business directory spanning 33 categories, and the Four Corners Hall event venue. Governance rests with an Executive Committee (President Blain Moffitt, three Vice Presidents, Treasurer, Executive Committee Director) and a member-elected Board of Directors.

Name

butte county farm bureau

Legal name

Butte County Farm Bureau

Website

https://buttefarmbureau.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Butte County Farm Bureau is a non-profit agricultural association founded in 1917 in Chico, CA, with roughly 1,300 members; it advocates for farmers and ranchers on policy, administers CDFA grants, and offers tiered memberships, events, and member services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Advocacy and Member Services

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Sponsors (BPAGAKAF)

Keywords

• Agricultural advocacy
• Farm membership services
• Agricultural grants administration
• Agricultural education programs
• Event venue rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Chico

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: BCFB's primary revenue stream comes from annual membership dues at multiple tier levels ranging from $45 (collegiate) to $1,000 (1917 Club premium tier). Members receive publications (Ag Alert Weekly, Butte County Farm Bureau News), policy voting rights, discounts, and access to member benefits.
2. Newsletter Advertising: Revenue generated from advertising in the bi-monthly Butte County Farm Bureau News publication. Members receive discounted rates ($12/column inch vs $14 for non-members). Full color ads, classified ads, and inserts available. Members can place one complimentary classified ad per issue (18 words or less).
3. 1917 Club Corporate Sponsorships: Premium corporate sponsorship tiers (Field Sponsor $5,000, Crop Sponsor $10,000, Farm Sponsor $15,000, Agrarian Sponsor $20,000 annually) providing advertising, event tickets, and recognition in BCFB publications and events.
4. Four Corners Hall Venue Rental: Event venue rental revenue from Four Corners Hall located in Chico, CA. Venue accommodates up to 125 guests for holiday parties, corporate meetings, employee training, family reunions, and weddings. Includes prep kitchen, audio visual system.
5. Grant Administration: BCFB administers State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) grants and Healthy Soils grants for California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). While the grants go to farmers, BCFB facilitates applications and may receive administrative support.
6. Event Ticket Sales: Revenue from ticket sales for Annual Dinner, Summer Barbecue, Drive Thru Dinners, and other community events. Tickets available through online store (buttefarmbureaustore.com).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Butte County Farm Bureau is a non-profit membership organization that represents and serves farmers and ranchers in Butte County, California. The organization delivers its core offering through tiered annual memberships ($45–$1,000) that include policy advocacy, publications, grant facilitation, educational and leadership programs, business directory listings, member discounts, and signature community events.

Product overview

Butte County Farm Bureau is a non-profit agricultural membership organization offering multiple membership tiers (Agricultural, Business, Agriculture Safe, 1917 Club, Associate, and Collegiate) with membership fees ranging from $80 to $1,000 annually. The organization provides programs and services including the bi-monthly Butte County Farm Bureau News newsletter, FarmWire E-Newsletter, Business Directory listing 33 business categories, Four Corners Hall event venue rental, grant programs (SWEEP and Healthy Soils), Agribee educational program, Young Farmers & Ranchers leadership program, Hazardous Agricultural Materials training courses, and scholarship programs for agricultural students. The organization serves over 1,300 members in Butte County and is part of the California Farm Bureau Federation's 40,000 members statewide.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Farm Bureau Membership Tiered annual membership program for farmers, ranchers, agricultural businesses, and supporters, with pricing ranging from $45 (collegiate) to $1,000 (1917 Club). Members receive publications, policy voting rights, member discounts, business directory listings, and access to programs.
• SWEEP Grant Program Administers the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program on behalf of CDFA, providing grants and free technical assistance to local agricultural operations for projects that save water and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Healthy Soils Grant Program Administers CDFA Healthy Soils Program grants up to $100,000 for implementing on-farm soil health practices, with free technical assistance provided by CSU Chico's Center for Regenerative Agriculture.
• Young Farmers & Ranchers Program Leadership development program for agriculturists between ages 18 and 35 offering leadership training seminars, legislative awareness activities, and social networking opportunities.
• Agribee Agricultural spelling bee program for fourth and fifth grade students using agriculturally related words, with regional finals competition and Chromebook prizes.
• Hazardous Agricultural Materials Training Educational course providing HAM certification training required for operating vehicles carrying hazardous materials, in compliance with state requirements.
• Scholarship Programs Multiple scholarships for Butte County high school seniors pursuing agriculture, including the Gerald M. Geiger Scholarship, Gary Griswold Ag Business Scholarship, and Butte Young Farmers & Ranchers Scholarship.
• Four Corners Hall Venue Rental Event venue rental in Chico, California accommodating up to 125 guests with round tables, chairs, prep kitchen, and audio visual system. Used for holiday parties, corporate meetings, employee training, family reunions, and wedding receptions.
• Business Directory Online directory listing local agricultural businesses across 33 categories including equipment, finance, insurance, real estate, and services, providing referral and visibility benefits to members.
• Butte County Farm Bureau News Bi-monthly print newsletter featuring updates from the Executive Director, local agricultural issues, business spotlight, director spotlight, notes from the Ag Commissioner, and classified advertising.
• FarmWire Monthly e-newsletter covering important issues facing agriculture locally, in Sacramento, and nationally, with time-sensitive alerts and announcements including Farm Watch theft/crime notifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Total agriculture value in Butte County: $589,065,628 (2024)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ag Groundwater Users of Butte CountycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides FREE Technical Assistance Support for BCFB-administered SWEEP (State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program) grants. Contact Tovey Giezentanner at 916-801-0344. Assists applicants with project design, application questions, and irrigation water savings assessments.
• Center for Regenerative Agriculture and Resilient Systems, CSU ChicocoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides FREE Technical Assistance Support for BCFB-administered Healthy Soils grants. Contacts Zion Brigham and Ted Gailey assist farmers with implementing eligible soil health practices. Spanish-language assistance available through Lindsey Hethcote.
• AgSafecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing AgSafe Micro Membership benefits to Agriculture Safe and Agriculture Safe Business members. Provides 1-800 hotline for worker safety, HR, pesticide compliance, and food safety questions. 15% discount on AgSafe Workplace Compliance Program.
• California Farm Bureau FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCFB is part of California's largest farm organization comprising 53 county farm bureaus representing 53,000 members in 56 counties. Provides state-level policy advocacy, publications (Ag Alert Weekly), member benefits program, and connection to American Farm Bureau Federation.
• American Farm Bureau FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCFB county and state members are automatically enrolled in the American Farm Bureau Federation, which has over 6.2 million members in the 50 states and Puerto Rico. Provides national-level policy advocacy and resources.
• California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCFB serves as Block Grant Recipient administering CDFA programs including SWEEP (State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program) and Healthy Soils Program. Receives grant guidelines, application frameworks, and technical resources from CDFA.
• Enloe Medical CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOffers BCFB members and employees Enloe FlightCare helicopter membership at $10/year family rate (vs $45 regular family rate). Membership covers all household members with no out-of-pocket costs for emergency air ambulance transport within 75-mile radius.
• Butte-Yuba-Sutter Water Quality CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCFB hosts the BYSWQC login link on website. Coalition provides water quality education and outreach coordination for local agricultural operations.
• North Valley California Women for AgricultureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal chapter of agricultural advocacy organization. BCFB supports through cross-promotion and community partnerships.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• National Farmers Union: National agricultural advocacy organization representing family farmers and ranchers through state and regional chapters. Comparable as a parallel membership-based advocacy organization with similar grassroots policy model, though organized independently of the Farm Bureau federation.
• California Farm Bureau Federation: State-level parent organization for BCFB and 52 other county farm bureaus, representing 53,000 members. Directly comparable as the federated umbrella offering the same advocacy, membership, and policy services at scale.
• American Farm Bureau Federation: National umbrella organization with 6.2 million members; BCFB members are automatically enrolled. Comparable as the highest-tier federated agricultural advocacy and membership body with similar mission, structure, and revenue model.

Emerging players

• Western Growers Association: California-based agricultural trade association serving fruit, vegetable, and nut growers with advocacy, member benefits, and industry services. Comparable as a regional agricultural membership and advocacy organization, though commodity focus is more specific.

Direct peers

• Fresno County Farm Bureau: Another large California county farm bureau representing farmers and ranchers in Fresno County with the same membership, advocacy, and event-driven model. Direct geographic peer offering the same product portfolio to a comparable agricultural constituency.
• Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: California county farm bureau serving Stanislaus County agricultural community with similar membership tiers, advocacy programs, and event-driven member engagement model. Direct organizational peer within the same state federation.

Regional players

• California Cattlemen's Association: State-level livestock trade association offering advocacy, member benefits, and policy representation for California ranchers. Comparable as a commodity-adjacent membership organization with overlapping rancher constituency in the same state.
• Chico Chamber of Commerce: Local business membership organization serving the broader Chico area, with overlapping member base (Tri Counties Bank, local businesses) and similar tiered membership/event-driven model. Comparable as a community-level membership organization in the same geography, though broader in scope than agriculture.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ButteYFR
• Instagraminstagram.com/butteYFR
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/butte-county-farm-bureau

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Profiles9 records

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