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ounded in 1935, your Arkansas Farm Bureau is the voice of Arkansas farmers and ranchers at the local, state and national level. We represent those who work to produce and maintain a safe and abundant food supply for our country and the world. We support all types of farmers and ranchers, big or small.

Today’s Arkansas Farm Bureau membership includes Arkansans from all walks of life and from communities of all sizes. When you join Farm Bureau, you join more than 190,000 other families around the state and more than 6 million across the country in a unique organization that emphasizes the economic importance of agriculture in America. You help support and spread the word about the state’s largest industry, as well as Arkansas products, Arkansas businesses and the Arkansas way of life.

We are a grassroots organization that advocates in the halls of government, educates future generations and provides valuable products and services to our members and their families. We want you to join us in our ongoing mission. We know you care about the food your family eats and where it comes from. We understand you want meaningful services, factual information and programs and discounts. That’s why Farm Bureau membership is for you.

We’re committed to researching, selecting and offering the best services and savings available, whether they’re automobile and other vehicle discounts, travel deals or special pricing on home and health supplies and equipment. We invite you to learn more about the advantages of Farm Bureau membership in the following pages.

There is great satisfaction in joining with friends and neighbors and those who produce our food and fiber to support the common cause of promoting Arkansas agricultural products and services. It’s even more satisfying when you realize that your membership can provide direct benefits to you and your family. Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to serving you.

Randy Veach

President Arkansas Farm Bureau

SECURITYSAVINGS

Discounted Home Security System Call Today 1-877-832-6701 • Free standard security system with a $99 installation fee ($850 value) • Discounted monthly monitoring fee up to $5 off ($60 annual savings) • 40% discount on additional ADT Equipment purchased through PowerLink • Choice of free smoke detector or remote key fob Available through PowerLink,LLC, your authorized ADT dealer. 36-month monitoring agreement required at a minimum of $31.99 per month ($1,151.64). Form of payment must be by credit card or electronic charge to your checking or savings account. Offer applies to homeowners only. Local permit fees may be required. Satisfactory credit history required. Certain restrictions may apply. Offer valid for new ADT, LLC customers only and not on purchases from ADT, LLC. Other rate plans available. Cannot be combined with any other offer. ADT Pulse Interactive Solutions Services, which help you manage your home environment and family lifestyle, requires the purchase and/or activation of an ADT alarm system with monitored burglary service and a compatible computer, cell phone of PDA with internet and email access. Cert. #C-0332

EXCLUSIVESAVINGS Did you know you’re eligible for up to $2,500 off Cat machines?

Caterpillar provides a wide range of solutions to help farmers, ranchers and rural business owners improve productivity and efficiency to maintain profit margins. In addition to providing reliable, fuel-efficient equipment that is more economical to own and operate, Caterpillar is also committed to the safety of operators.

MEMBER DISCOUNT Big Savings

Purchase incentives available to Farm Bureau members on Cat machines include:

Cat 336F & 349F Hydraulic Excavators: $2,500 Cat D6T track-type tractor: $2,500 Small Wheel Loaders: $2,000 Compact Wheel Loaders: $1,000 Small Dozers: $1,000 Backhoe Loaders: $500 - $1,000 Compact Track Loaders: $500 - $1,000 Multi Terrain Loaders: $500 - $1,000 Skid Steer Loaders: $500 - $1,000 Telehandlers: $500 - $1,000 Mini Hydraulic Excavators: $250 - $500

In addition, Farm Bureau members can receive a $250 credit on attachments purchased with a new CaterpillarÂŽ machine.

Print your Member Verification Certificate at www.fbadvantage.com/cat and visit your Cat dealer to check out the agricultural solutions available for members.

You MUST provide your Farm Bureau membership number to obtain your verification certificate.

The Farm Bureau Member Benefit on Cat machines can be combined with any current retail discounts, promotions, rebates or offers available through Caterpillar or Cat dealers, with the exception of other membership purchase incentives (e.g., NCBA discount). Discounts cannot be applied to past purchases. Members must provide a valid Member Verification Certificate at the time of purchase to receive their discount.

TRACTORSAVINGS

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Farm Bureau members may receive an incentive discount of $300-$500 depending on the tractor or implement acquired. The discount is valid toward the lease or purchase of an eligible tractor or implement from a Case-IH Agriculture dealer. Eligible individual, family or business members will receive the following manufacturer discounts on purchases of the listed products: $300 off Compact Farmall tractors (B & C Series), Round Balers, Small Square Balers, Disc Mower Conditioners, Sickle Mower Conditioners and Case IH Scout; $500 off Farmall Utilities – A, C, U, & 100A Series, Maxxum Series, Self-propelled Windrowers and Large Square Balers. The discounts as provided above will be available in addition to any other discounts, promotions, rebates or offers as may be provided from time-to-time by Case IH or a Case IH dealer. Not valid on prior purchases. Valid FB Membership Verification Certificate must be presented to dealer prior to delivery. Members providing a certificate after the date of delivery will not be eligible for discounts. One certificate per lease or purchase. Eligible FB members may obtain an unlimited number of valid certificates at fbadvantage.com/deals/case. Certificates do expire. Not available in all states. Program subject to change without notice. See dealer for complete details.

HOTELSAVINGS Arkansas Farm Bureau members save on rooms in participating hotels across the United States and Canada.

Join the free CHOICE Privileges® Rewards Program now.

Access Arkansas Farm Bureau preferred rates by using your Special Rate ID Remember to provide your Choice Privileges® number to earn points.

Book now at choicehotels.com You will need your Arkansas Farm Bureau membership number.

It’s simple to save!

Call Toll Free: (800) 258-2847 For on-line booking visit choicehotels.com.

Enter your Arkansas Farm Bureau Special Rate ID# 00223030.

Offer is subject to availability at participating locations, and some blackout dates may apply.

Advanced reservations are required.

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HOTELSAVINGS As a member of Arkansas Farm Bureau, you can receive up to 20% off the “Best Available Rate” at participating locations when you travel. Book online or call and give the agent your special discount ID number 1000000270 at time of booking to receive discount.

Whether you are looking for an upscale hotel, an all-inclusive resort or something more cost-effective, we have the right hotel for you… and at the right price. So start saving now. Call our special member benefits hotline 1-800-364-6176 and reserve your room today at one of these fine hotels: Wyndham Hotels and Resorts® Wyndham Grand Hotels and Resorts® Wyndham Garden® TRYP® by Wyndham Days Inn® Ramada Worldwide® Super 8® Wingate® By Wyndham Baymont Inns and Suites® Hawthorn Suites® By Wyndham Microtel Inns and Suites® By Wyndham Howard Johnson® Travelodge® Knights Inn® You must book in advance and use the following toll free number or the link below when making reservations.

www.wyndhamhotelgroup.com Or call 1-800-364-6176

Planet Hollywood is not a current participant in the member benefit program.

All hotels are either franchised by the company, or owned, and/or managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., one of its affiliates, or through a joint-venture partner. “Best Available Rate” is defined as the best, non-qualified, unrestricted, publicly available rate on the brand sites for the hotel, date and accommodations requested. The discount for some properties may be less than 20% off Best Available Rate. Certain restrictions may apply. To redeem this offer, click our URL link above or call the phone number above and give ID 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.

Offer cannot be combined with any other discounts, offers, group rates, or special promotions. Discounted rates vary by location and time of year. Offer is void where prohibited by law and has no cash value. Planet Hollywood is not a current participant in the member benefit program.

BRANSONDISCOUNT USE YOUR PROMO CODE AND SAVE UP TO 15% ON TICKETS ONLINE

It pays to be a member of the Good Neighbor Program. Use your promo code at SilverDollarCity.com to enjoy great savings and benefits. Save up to 15% on Silver Dollar City, Showboat and White Water tickets. Upgrade to a season pass for just $ 35 + tax. Save $10 when you upgrade your discounted Silver Dollar City or White Water ticket to a single-park season pass on the date of your visit. Skip the Ticket Booths when you arrive by purchasing and printing your tickets in advance.

https://store.silverdollarcity.com/tickets/buy-tickets.aspx Contact your county office to get your promo code.

GRAINGERSAVINGS Grainger Account Number: 805059599 Farm Bureau Program Benefits: • Up to 30% off Grainger Catalog Items • PPD Freight on standard orders • 99% of in-stock items arrive the next day • Sourcing for items outside of our catalog • KeepStock Inventory Management Solutions (ask customer support or view grainger. com for more info) Grainger Contact Info: Grainger Customer Support Phone Number: 1-877-620-2852 Grainger Customer Support email: customersupport@grainger.com How to Order: Phone: You can call 1-877-620-2852 option 2 and talk to one of our representatives, and they will place the order for you.

E-mail: You can send your order via e-mail to customersupport@grainger.com.

Grainger.com: In order to place orders on Grainger.com you will need to register first. Follow these instructions: • Go to Grainger.com • In the upper right hand side, click on the link “Register Now” • It will ask if you have an account with Grainger. Please select ‘Yes’.

• Enter Grainger account number: 805059599 • Important: Ensure the bill to and ship to address reflect your information *If your order needs to be expedited, next day air delivery, or any special instructions included, we strongly urge you to call in your order, so we can confirm that it will go out the way you need it.

CARRENTAL Save on your next AVIS rental!

SAVE UP TO 25% OFF BUDGET RENTALS

Get up to 25% off and enjoy all the benefits of a great partnership, visit AVIS.com or AVIS toll free at 1-800-422-3809. Remember to use the AVIS Worldwide Discount (AWD) number: A298800 to enjoy these Farm Bureau

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With thousands of locations, there’s always an AVIS nearby to help you with your car rental needs. And whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, your membership in Arkansas Farm Bureau entitles you to special discounts!

Farm Bureau members always save up to 25% off Budget base rates* with your Budget Customer Discount (BCD) number Y775700.

Plus, get other great offers** like dollars off, a free upgrade, or a free weekend day.

When you rent a car, you shouldn’t need a handbook. Why not choose simple, smart and easy on the wallet? Then you can focus on getting there and having fun doing it. Visit budget.com/fb or call 1-800-527-0700 to make a reservation.

To use the online reservation form, you’ll need: • Either your three-character airport code OR your desired pickup city and state/ZIP code • Rental dates • Desired pickup times • AFBF AWD Number: Y775700 • Simply use that information to complete the online reservation form. Select “use an offer code” and enter your “BCD” offer code. Then click “View Rates” and you’ll see available cars and rates for your rental days.

Budget Car Rental is one of the world’s best-known car rental brands with approximately 3,350 locations in more than 120 countries. Budget is an industry leader in providing vehicle rental services to value-conscious travelers and also operates the second-largest truck rental business in the United States, through a network of approximately 1,650 locations. Budget is owned by Avis Budget Group, Inc., which operates and licenses the brand throughout the world.

BANKINGSERVICES

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22-491FSM Cosco Pronto High Back Booster Seat $15.00/co-pay per seat Forward Facing only 40 – 100 lbs.

Removable, Fabric Pad Must use vehicle lap and shoulder

CC123FSM Cosco Scenera Next Convertible Car Seat $25.00/co-pay per seat

2 modes of use Rear facing 5 – 40 lbs.

Forward Facing 22-40 lbs.

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For questions regarding your order, call Child Source Customer Service @ 800-815-6330 **In order to serve you better, you must have your Farm Bureau member number ready when calling**

Please allow 2 – 3 weeks for delivery

Fax, phone orders & Credit Cards not accepted

Mail check or money order with order form to CHILD SOURCE: 305 Lake Road, Medina, OH 44256

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Child Safety Seats Save Lives

TORNADOSHELTER Members receive $100 discount on 4’X6’ and 4’X8’ safe rooms with normal delivery and installation. The discount is $200 on larger units. These discounts apply to in-ground units, too.

Contact Tornado Shelter Systems at 501-941-1005 and be sure to mention that you are a Farm Bureau member. www.tornadosheltersystems.com

HEALTHSAVINGS R

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In a little more than an hour, you can be screened with painless, non-invasive, ultrasound technology for stroke, aneurysms and heart disease.

ACCURATE

Our staff of healthcare professionals use the latest technology to provide hospital quality preventive screenings. Our board-certified physicians carefully review your results. Then you and your doctor will have the information you need to work together towards improving your health.

CONVENIENT AND AFFORDABLE

We’re coming to your community to provide you a wide variety of comprehensive screening packages at a discount. Select the health screening package that’s right for you.

YOUR SAVINGS AS AN ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU MEMBER:

Get 4 SCREENINGS for just $135. Because you are a valued member of the Arkansas Farm Bureau, call today to receive a FREE Osteoporosis Risk Assessment.

TESTS INCLUDE:

Stroke/Carotid/Artery Disease Atrial Fibrillation/Heart Rhythm Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Peripheral Arterial Disease

Call or visit us on the web to make an appointment!

(866) 204-9860

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EMERGENCYCARE

Arkansas Farm Bureau members receive an

annual Air Evac membership fee discount of $10 upon completion of Air Evac application.

Discounts also available on 3-, 5- & 10-year memberships where available.

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Call 1-800-793-0010 for your Air Evac membership and use Plan Code # 8172 to take advantage of the discount.

To register or renew online enter code # 8172-AR-BUS. AirMedCareNetwork.com

HEARINGSAVINGS A Clear Value – Hearing Aid Discounts for Farm Bureau Members!

Arkansas Farm Bureau members receive up to 60% off MSRP on all Starkey Hearing Instruments

Statewide network of Professional Audiologists & Specialists Free Hearing Test & Discounts on Hearing Instruments 100% Guaranteed Custom Fit / 60 Day Trial 1 Year FREE Supply of Batteries (1 case per instrument)

Activate your FREE membership TODAY!*

(888) 497-7447 toll free www.clearvaluehearing.com *Activation mandatory for enrollment, scheduling and listed discounts and services.

DISCOUNTDRUGS Want to save on prescription drugs?

Now you can! No fees, no paperwork, no catch!

• Save 10% to 65% on most prescriptions • Honored at 58,000 pharmacies – nationwide • Good for over 12,000 FDA approved drugs • Valid for name-brand & generic drugs • One card serves your entire household • Your new card is free! Use the cutout on the back cover.

ArFB is pleased to announce its Prescription Drug Discount Card that is available to nearly 25 million households, serving dozens of member organizations such as labor unions, alumni associations, churches and employer groups.

Although not an insurance benefit, and cannot be combined with any other discount or insurance program, it can deliver significant savings on prescription drugs at Sav-On Kroger, Winn Dixie, Walgreens, Walmart, K-Mart, CVS and hundreds of other pharmacies.

To find current prescription pricing and a pharmacy near you, visit www.arfb.com/member-benefits

INSURANCEBENEFITS As an active member of your county Farm Bureau, you have accidental death insurance in a limited amount as defined in the policy issued by Farm Bureau Mutual Company of Arkansas, Inc. For more information and to learn the requirements for making a claim, please contact your local county Farm Bureau office.

Certain exclusions apply.

MOBILEAGENT Download your MOBILE Agent today!

• Visit app store on iPhoneTM or AndroidTM • Search for Farm Bureau Mobile Agent • Download Free App • Register for online account by selecting “Register” in the upper left corner of page (If you have already registered on afbic.com, you do not need to re-register)

• Login using either your member number and password or your registered e-mail address and password

IDENTITYTHEFT FREE Identity Theft Services when you have a Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company automobile policy*, you can count on unlimited, one-on-one fraud specialist assistance.

Thieves want to steal your identity. Don’t let them get away with it!

Identity thieves steal mail, skim credit cards, hack into ATMs and rummage through garbage in the search for their next victim. In the blink of an eye, criminals misuse bits and pieces of your personal information to obtain fraudulent credit and make unauthorized purchases. If you’re the victim, you need expert help ... NOW! Suspect fraud? Need immediate identity theft assistance? Want to protect confidential information?

Just call Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company at 1-866-275-7322.

As a Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company automobile policyholder, you and your household family members** have free, unlimited one-on-one access to a highly experienced fraud specialist at Identity Theft 911®, the nation’s leader in identity management and fraud education. Simply call us at 1-866-275-7322 and we’ll transfer your call to an on-demand fraud specialist at Identity Theft 911.

Your personal fraud specialist does the hard work for you and guides you through the resolution process – step-bystep from start to finish – so you can move on with your life. With years of experience dealing with law enforcement, government agencies, creditors and credit bureaus, these fraud specialists determine your best course of action, cut through the red tape and handle all the hard work for you – so you don’t have to struggle on your own.

This policyholder benefit is free, no matter how many times you use it.

There is no charge to use this service – no enrollment forms. No matter how often you obtain Identity Theft Resolution Services, this value-added benefit is absolutely free to our automobile policyholders *. Since this is not an insurance product, obtaining free service does not require filing a claim and will not affect your policy or your premium in any way.***

You get all these FREE services...

PREVENTIVE IDENTITY THEFT RESOLUTION DOCUMENT RECOVERY IDENTITY THEFT INFORMATION News alerts regarding the latest scams In-depth articles Monthly newsletters A wealth of preventative tips and guidelines * Coverage does not apply to school bus policies. ** Identity Theft Services are available to a spouse and/or relative under 23 years old who lives in the household. *** Identity Theft Services are not insurance and do not reimburse for any financial losses.

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AGINTHECLASSROOM Ag in the Classroom is a nationally organized program to increase agricultural literacy among school children, teachers and administrators. Ag in the Classroom programs bridge the gap between farm and city by teaching children about farming and food production. Arkansas Farm Bureau serves as the coordinating agency for Ag in the Classroom in Arkansas.

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Classroom Materials

Several different classroom materials are available for teachers to use in the classroom. The Ag Reader series features commodity specific information and activities on the major crops produced in Arkansas, and they are correlated to the state standards. Other classroom materials are available, including coloring books, an agriculture production map, books and bookmarks.

Educational Displays

The Ag in the Classroom program has mobile educational displays available for school programs across the state. Arkansas Farm Bureau staff members conduct educational programs using the displays and the interactive features to teach students about agriculture in Arkansas. Presentations can be made for classrooms, an entire grade or the whole school.

The Ag in the Classroom program also offers garden grants for schools, hands on activities and awards for teachers. For more information, please visit our website at www.arfb.com and select Education & Youth.

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SAFETYEDUCATION The Arkansas Farm Bureau is concerned with saving lives and preventing injuries. Safety programs are available to schools, churches, civic and youth organizations across the state. Equipment and instructions are provided by an Arkansas Farm Bureau safety educator, and all you need to provide is an attentive audience.

  

For more information about the safety programs offered by Farm Bureau, please visit our website at www.arfb.com under Education & Youth.

M*A*S*HCAMPS M*A*S*H (Medical Applications of Science for Health) is a program designed for students interested in a medical field career.

The two-week camps are free and take place around the state.

The camps give students a unique glimpse of the health-care industry by allowing them to shadow medical professionals.

Participants do lab work, learn how to suture wounds, make casts, watch surgery and learn about dentistry, sports medicine, pathology and so much more. The application period runs from February-April, though specific deadlines differ for each site.

Applications may be obtained through your guidance counselor. For more information, please visit http://www.arfb.com/education-youth/mash/default.aspx.

REWARDPROGRAM

This anti-crime program offers a $ 2,500 reward for information leading to the conviction of people who commit crimes on members’ property.

To qualify, a reward sign must be visibly posted on the member’s property.

These signs and stickers are available at your county Farm Bureau office at no charge.

Please contact your local county Farm Bureau for complete details and exclusions.

AGSCHOLARSHIPS Because Farm Bureau cares about the future of our farming communities and our youth, we sponsor or co-sponsor several wonderful Arkansas college scholarships for college-bound students. To obtain additional information about these excellent ag scholarships, please contact your county Farm Bureau office.

Arkansas Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation

The Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship was established in 2002 to provide financial assistance to children or grandchildren of Farm Bureau members who are pursuing studies in agriculture at an accredited Arkansas university. The foundation provides 12 $3,000 scholarships per year.

• Open to college juniors and seniors who are currently enrolled in an Arkansas accredited college or university.

• Must be an Arkansas resident.

• Must be actively pursuing an ag-related degree • Scholarship based upon academic achievement, character, career plans, financial need and leadership potential.

Must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours per semester and maintain a 2.5 GPA • Twelve scholarships are paid in installments of $1,500 per semester for fall and spring semesters. Checks will be issued directly to the University.

• Documentation must be provided in order to receive the spring semester check.

Arkansas Farm Bureau – Romeo E. Short Foundation Scholarship

In 1955, the Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation established the Romeo E. Short Scholarship Foundation to fund ag scholarships within the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences. The scholarship is awarded by the Bumpers College, according to the guidelines provided by the Farm Bureau Romeo E. Short Memorial Foundation.

Each year 10 students receive Arkansas college scholarships in the amount of $2,000. Since its inception in 1955, hundreds of students have benefited from the foresight and generosity of this foundation.

• $2,000 scholarship awarded to University of Arkansas students enrolled in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences; • Recipients must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA; • Recipients must be enrolled in 15 or more hours per semester.

• To be considered for this award, students must complete the online Bumpers College Scholarship application by Feb. 1 of each academic year: http://bumpers-college.uark.edu/academics/scholarships-and-financial-aid/ index.php. For more information contact Patti Sanders, Scholarship Management Coordinator, at 479-575-2596 or psanders@uark.edu.

Arkansas Farm Bureau Marvin Vines Scholarship

An annual award is given in honor of the late Arkansas farm broadcaster Marvin Vines to a student majoring in Radio-TV at ASU. Vines, farm broadcaster with radio station KAAY in Little Rock was well known throughout the state and elsewhere because of the 50,000 watts of power that enabled his farm reports to be heard in many areas outside the state. Vines traveled extensively throughout Arkansas to report on agriculture events and issues. He was always interested in and supportive of the rural youth of the state especially FFA and 4-H members and their activities.

Endowed by the Arkansas Farm Bureau, the award is given each spring to a Radio-TV major who will be a senior the following fall semester.

For more information contact: Dr. Osabuohien Amienyi email: osami@astate.edu

Scholarships Offered Exclusively by County Farm Bureaus

Many county Farm Bureaus offer Arkansas college scholarship opportunities within their own county. Please contact your local county Farm Bureau office for information on any local scholarship programs that may be offered in your area.

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arm Bureau is an independent, voluntary organization of farm and ranch families united for the purpose of analyzing their problems and formulating action to achieve educational improvement, economic opportunity and social advancement and promote the national wellbeing.

Farm Bureau is county, state, national and international in its scope and influence. Farm Bureau is nonpartisan, nonsectarian, nongovernmental and non secret in character. Farm Bureau strives to be the voice of agricultural producers at all levels.

The mission of Arkansas Farm Bureau is to: 1. Advocate the interests of agriculture in the public arena 2. Disseminate information concerning the value and importance of agriculture 3. Provide products and services which improve the quality of life for our members

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