Why retain your associate membership, voting membership?
The Cook County Farm Bureau is an amazing value. At just $20 annually for Associate Members and only $45 for Voting Members, is it really a difficult decision?
During 2025, in his light-hearted approach, Cook County Farm Bureau manager Bob Rohrer is writing Downwind, his monthly column, about the value proposition for Members following the announcement that COUNTRY® Financial no longer requires membership to access certain insurance policies.
April Downwind message: “We Even Answer the Phone” (and drink coffee with members)
Bonus, call the office and “we actually answer the phone.” Yes, we are real people! Go ahead – try us!
March Downwind message: There is an App for that (saving members big bucks)…the Farm Bureau Membership Benefit Platform Abenity App.
ONE STOP SAVINGS! More than 300,000 discounts for hotels, restaurants, theme parks, movie theaters, prescriptions, and more await Farm Bureau members. Thanks to our Member Benefit Platform / Abenity App, there’s something for every member to enjoy!
Download your Membership Benefit App or Visit: https://ilfb.abenity.com to start saving. Members who have questions about the app or additional member benefits may contact the Cook County Farm Bureau at 708-354-3276 or the Illinois Farm Bureau Membership Call Center at 309-557-2689.
February Downwind message: Check out the IAA Credit Union for great services, great service, and great member benefits. Like a small-town bank but better and your mobile phone is a branch office!
January Downwind message: “Your Farm Bureau membership provides you and your family…”
- Access to local farm and food producers
- The opportunity to support Illinois farm families and food security
- Information about farming and your food
- Programs, education, events, and more
- Agriculture in the Classroom for local students, teachers, and parents
- 300,000+ discounts by using our Member Benefits Platform app/Abenity and website
- And so much more!
Need more reasons WHY to renew your membership?
- Where else will you hear Bob make fun of himself through Downwind each month in your mailbox (physical or electronic)?
- Where else will you hear/read about the latest in food and farm news?
- Where else will you receive access to the great experiences and events that have made us famous?
- Where else will you receive Ag Adventures for Families?
- Ag Literacy for you and your family…we bring it every day!
- Humor…we have it. Serious topics…that’s us too!
- ILFB Partners magazine – a great benefit on farming, facts, and travel across the state
- But wait, there’s more! Check out www.cookcfb.org.
The value proposition remains huge! We like to say that the membership is dirt cheap, the value is not.
If you missed these past issues of Downwind, check them out at:
https://cookcfb.org/membership/become-a-member/why-become-a-member
If you are interested in renewing today: call 708-354-FARM (3276); online at: https://www.myifb.org to pay using your FB member number (found on front page by your address). If you recently renewed in 2025, we sincerely thank you for your support!