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Member Benefits

"Membership doesn't cost, it pays" has been true for generations of Farm Bureau members, and it's never been more so than it is today. If you aren't saving two or three times your annual dues costs with the savings programs below, we think you're leaving easy money on the table. In fact, it doesn't take much effort to save much more than that.

Oregon Farm Bureau's partners offer OFB members not only fantastic discounts, but also the best products and customer services around. For more information about any membership benefit, contact Cathy Murray of OFB Membership Services, at (503) 399-1701, ext. 326, or (800) 334-6323, or e-mail her here.

Scroll down for a brief description of each OFB supporting partner, or click on the name below to skip to that particular discount program.

OFB is pleased to announce the latest Farm Bureau member benefit: the Advantage Dental Plan.

The plan offers:

* the flexibility to see any dentist you choose

* deductible waived for basic services (exams, cleanings, x-rays, fluoride)

* competitive rates

* plan benefit maximum — deductible and premiums renew October 1 no matter when you start coverage

* a choice of three plan packages

For enrollment information, contact Don Klippenes at (541) 388-2000 or e-mail donk@bendbroadband.com

Contracted Advantage dental providers are listed at www.advantagedental.com.

OFB is proud to announce a new member-benefit program with American Hearing Benefits, Inc. Farm Bureau members will save up to 60% off the purchase of hearing instruments, including the latest in digital technology.

AHB offers products from the only major hearing-aid manufacturer that is American-owned, and its broad network of accredited service providers makes it easy to be put in touch with a trusted hearing-care professional, even when you live in a rural area.

* To learn more about this new benefit program, call (866) 925-1287 or visit www.ahbbenefits.com. AHB will verify your eligibility for the program by your Farm Bureau membership and will help you locate and schedule an appointment with the closest credentialed provider.


Oregon Farm Bureau is pleased to announce a new partnership with AmeriGas Propane. AmeriGas will offer a 5˘-per-gallon discount to Farm Bureau members. Propane is a versatile fuel for the farm, home, and business. AmeriGas strives to provide its customers the most reliable, safest, and responsive service in the industry.

The AmeriGas difference: When it comes to managing the farm industry, there are many variables that can affect the bottom line. By making AmeriGas your supplier, you will keep your operating costs down and productivity up. By choosing the Automatic Delivery option, you are guaranteed not to run out of gas. There also is 24/7 emergency service.

AmeriGas also offers a wide variety of payment options. You can automatically have your invoice deducted from your bank account or credit card with AutoPay. You can use our online customer service center, and pay your bills online with E-Pay. AmeriGas offers the BudgetPay program, which allows you to spread your propane costs over 12 months for easy budgeting.

Propane is exceptional energy: Propane is an extremely versatile fuel. For the home, propane is used for central and space heating, water heating, cooking, clothes drying, and many other applications. On the farm, propane helps keep your livestock warm, poultry brooding, heats greenhouses and nurseries, dries crops, and meets dairy farm needs. Propane is the best choice for motor fuel with uses in forklifts, trucks, fleets, and any alternative fuel vehicle. Other businesses benefit by using propane for heating, in food preparation, cleaning, welding, and many other uses.

Propane has long been recognized as a clean, environmentally friendly energy source. It is an approved alternative fuel listed in both the Clean Air Act of 1990 and the National Energy Policy of 1992. Propane appliances are a great way to save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Propane is a clean-burning fuel, while 50% of electricity comes from power plants burning coal.

Start saving today: To become an AmeriGas customer and access the discount, contact your local AmeriGas office and give them your Farm Bureau membership number. To locate an AmeriGas near you, visit amerigas.com and click on “Contact Us” or call (800) 427-4968.

OFB is pleased to announce another Farm Bureau membership benefit program with Avis car rental companies. Save up to 20 percent on car rentals with Avis online or by phone, using a special OFB discount code.

To get the phone number and access code, contact Cathy Murray with your OFB Membership Number. You can call her at (503) 399-1701, ext. 326.

http://www.avis.com/

OFB is pleased to announce another Farm Bureau membership benefit program with Budget car rental companies. Save up to 20 percent on car rentals with Budget online or by phone, using a special OFB discount code.

To get the phone number and access code, contact Cathy Murray with your OFB Membership Number. You can call her at (503) 399-1701, ext. 326.

http://www.budget.com/

COUNTRY Insurance offers insurance for auto, farm, home, life, crop protection, business disability, liability, and long-term care that is available exclusively to Farm Bureau members. To locate an office near you, visit the Web site below or call (503) 581-1730 or (888) 211-2555.

http://www.countryfinancial.com/SiteController

The history of COUNTRY Insurance has been entwined with the Farm Bureau since 1925, and it remains a vital supporter of the OFB and other state Farm Bureaus. For more details on this unique, valuable partnership, click here.


FB Country

FB Country is an online portal for OFB members to access cutting-edge Farm Bureau and agriculture-related news, weather, legislation, market research, and industry commentary. You can also purchase Farm Bureau apparel at FB Country, visit a national online auction, find helpful information on a discussion board, and much more.

All you need to register is your OFB Membership I.D. number.

http://www.fbcountry.com

This program offers eligible Farm Bureau members (be a member for at 30 days) a $500 cash allowance applied to the retail purchase or lease of an eligible vehicle. Vehicles leased to registered Fleet customers are eligible for this program.

Before you visit the car dealership, contact Cathy Murray at the OFB office at (503) 399-1701, ext. 326, or e-mail Cathy Murray, to ensure that your membership information is up-to-date in our system.

You must meet eligibility requirements before you purchase the vehicle to receive the Farm Bureau rebate. After you have verified that you meet the requirements, make your best deal on the eligible Dodge of your choice and the dealer will help you redeem your Farm Bureau rebate.

  ELIGIBILITY VEHICLES:
2008 & 2009 Model Years: Journey (new for 2009 model year)
Grand Caravan
Grand Caravan C/V
Ram Pickup 1500
Ram Pickup 2500/3500
Ram 3500 Chassis Cab
Ram 4500/5500 Chassis Cab
Dakota
Durango (excluding hybrid)
Nitro
+Charger (effective October 1, 2008)
+Avenger (effective October 1, 2008)
+Caliber (effective October 1, 2008)

The following models remain ineligible:
ALL SRT Models, Vipers and Sprinter vans are ineligible.

To locate a Dodge dealership near you, visit the Web site below.

http://www.dodge.com

Farm Bureau members can get a 10 to 50 percent discount on all purchases storewide. Grainger carries an immense stock of products that keeps farms and facilities running, from tools to material-handling supplies. Monthly specials are also available to OFB members. To find a store near you, call (888) 361-8649 or visit the Web site below.

* NEW * All orders made online at Grainger.com include FREE SHIPPING!

(Members: Please contact the OFB office to get the special Farm Bureau I.D. number needed for the discount, (503) 399-1701, x 326, or e-mail us here.)

Attn: Members with an existing Grainger Account
Members who already have a Grainger account can save even more money (depending on purchasing volume) by switching to the Farm-Bureau Grainger program. Click here to access the simple form you need to move your account over. Fill it out and e-mail it to Grainger's Elise Lauraitis at Elise.Lauraitis@grainger.com. It typically takes one day for the change to be made and for you to start saving even MORE!

http://www.grainger.com

All Oregon Farm Bureau members are eligible to join Costco for discounted prices on everything from electronic products to home supplies to pharmaceutical items.

Contact the OFB office for a special application form for instant Costco membership qualification. Call (503) 399-1701, x 326, or send an e-mail.)

http://www.costco.com

SAVE 20% OFF PUBLISHED RATES AT ALMOST 5,000 CHOICE HOTELS WORLDWIDE! Save 20% off at participating Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Quality Inn®, Sleep Inn®, Clarion®, MainStay Suites®, Suburban Extended Stay®, Rodeway Inn® and Econo Lodge® hotels. Call 800.258.2847 and mention your Oregon Farm Bureau ID # or go to choicehotels.com and enter your Oregon Farm Bureau ID # 00800219 to book online:

* Log onto http://www.choicehotels.com
* Click on “Enter Special Rate ID” and enter the special Oregon Farm Bureau code
* Click “Submit,” then “Confirm – Yes”
* Choose your destination, check-in date and check-out date
* Click “Go!”

Available hotels will be listed below the interactive map. Click “check rates” to book a room. Your discount will already be applied!

* Discount subject to availability at participating hotels and is not for use in conjunction with any other discount, offer or promotional rate. Advance reservations are required through the 800# or choicehotels.com.

Save even more! Sign up for the Choice Privileges® rewards program today to start earning points towards free nights or flights in addition to your 20% discount! It’s fast, free and easy to join. Earn points at participating Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Quality Inn®, Sleep Inn®, Clarion®, Cambria® and MainStay Suites® hotels. Go to www.choiceprivileges.com or call 888.770.6800 today! Remember to give your Oregon Farm Bureau ID # along with your Choice Privileges member # to receive your discount while earning Choice Privileges® points!

Members: Please contact the OFB office to get the special Farm Bureau I.D. number needed for the discount, (503) 399-1701, ext. 326, or e-mail us here.

http://www.choicehotels.com


OFBF Hotel Savings Program

Members can now save on rooms at almost 6,400 participating hotels worldwide! As a member of the Oregon Farm Bureau, you can receive an additional 10% off the “Best Available Rate” at participating locations every time you travel.

To receive the discount, you must make an advanced reservation using the phone numbers below and give the agent the special Farm Bureau member discount number. Members can get the number by contacting the OFB office at (503) 399-1701, x. 326 or sending an e-mail request.)

Use the following toll-free numbers

“Best Available Rate” is defined as the lowest rate publicly available to consumers on the Internet. To redeem this offer, call the hotel brand phone number above and give ID 63825 at the time of reservation. Offer not valid if hotel is called directly, caller must use toll-free numbers listed above. Advanced reservations are required. Offer is subject to availability at participating locations and some blackout dates may apply. Discount is 10% off “The Best Available Rate” and cannot be combined with any other discounts, offers, or special promotions. Discounts vary by location and time of year. Offer is void where prohibited by law and has no cash value.

Members receive a 15% discount at participating Jiffy Lube locations when you present your Oregon Farm Bureau membership card. Please call ahead to verify that your dealer participates in the program. Jiffy Lube provides signature service and a written assurance that your vehicle received a quality performance inspection by an authorized Jiffy Lube representative.

(Members: To get this savings card, contact the OFB office at (503) 399-1701, ext. 326 or e-mail us here.)

http://www.jiffylube.com

The Farm Employer Education & Legal Defense Service (FEELDS) is an OFB members-only program that offers consulting to help ag producers avoid costly labor mistakes, and a legal defense plan for covered types of lawsuits or demand letters. A fixed annual fee applies. To learn about FEELDS, contact ag employer consultant Roberta Gruber at (503) 399-1701, ext. 316 or e-mail her here.

AgriPlan/BizPlan tax deduction program

AgriPlan (for farmers) and BizPlan (for small business owners) services allow businesses to deduct 100 percent of their family health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket medical, vision, and dental expenses not covered by insurance. AgriPlan/BizPlan are Internal Revenue Code Section 105 Medical Reimbursement Plans available to business owners across the nation. Average participants save more than $2,450 annually in taxes.

AgriPlan/BizPlan is provided by Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC). For more information call (800) 422-4661 or visit the Web site below.

https://www.tasconline.com

Farm Bureau Bank brings you financial knowledge, experience and proven banking techniques. They offer a wide variety of banking services that encompass all of your banking needs. Farm Bureau Bank features:

You can visit http://www.farmbureaubank.com or call (800) 492-FARM (3276) for more information.
Joe Hobson

Joe Hobson, Attorney at Law

OFB members enjoy a 15 percent discount from this law firm, which specializes in agriculture, natural resource, and business law. For more information, contact the Hobson law office in Salem at (503) 585-6708 or in Lake Oswego at (971) 204-0023.

Farm Bureau members can get prescription items and other health-care needs at a 30 to 50 percent savings, as well as free tax information, discounts on generic medications, and fast service. For more information on this mail-order pharmaceutical company, call (800) 228-3353.

http://www.heartlandrx.com


Theft Recovery Program

Up to a $1,000 reward is granted for case-solving information on felonies committed on OFB members' property when a program sign is posted. For details on this program, call Tiffany Nino at the OFB office at (503) 399-1701, 301, or e-mail us here.

 

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