Ashur Terwilliger
President
Membership in the Farm Bureau gives farmers-and non-farmers alike-the opportunity to be part of an organization dedicated to supporting and enriching the rural way of life, an organization whose resources benefit every New Yorker. Your involvement in the Farm Bureau strengthens our efforts to protect your rural heritage. We urge you to support these efforts by becoming a member of Farm Bureau. Together we can continue to meet the needs of all who make farming their livelihood. and rural New York their home.
To
work for common sense in government. With strong volunteer leaders and a staff
of skillful, experienced lobbyists, attorneys, and communicators, we speak from
a rock-solid grassroots policy development process.
To Safeguard you property rights. We work hard to promote public policy that protects an owner's right to user their land. We oppose efforts to allow public access without permission and compensation.
To protect the environment. We actively support ideas that promote environmental responsibility. We advocate earmarked state and federal funding for solid waste management, water quality programs, and on-farm environment compliance.
To improve public appreciation of agriculture. We create age education teaching materials and in-school presentations that deliver the farm story to educators, while our media relations department delivers it to selected new papers, TV stations, and advertising outlets.
Powerful
representation. With our professional staff and volunteer leaders speaking out
on agricultural issues, we are a strong agent of necessary change and legal
defense at the county, state, and national levels.
Valuable information. Through a variety of Farm Bureau publications and our New York home page on the Internet (www.nyfb.org) and our Chemung County home page on the Internet (www.chemunggas.com), we provide members with up-to-date information on the latest agricultural, political, and environmental news.
Quality insurance coverage. Among our many programs is a complete line of life, property, casualty, and health insurance and workers' compensation plans specifically designed with the needs of rural New Yorkers in mind. Coverage for small businesses is also available. Eligibility and underwriting determined by insurer.
Special discount programs. Members are eligible for money-saving discounts on a variety of products and services nationwide, such as a $500 discount on Dodge vehicles and discounts on Grainger industrial supplies. For more information on these and other Farm Bureau services, contact Farm Bureau Member Services at 1-800-342-4143. Service programs are subject to change.
Page Last Updated 08/03/2010