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What We're All About
Growing stronger every day, Missouri Farm Bureau (MFB) is the state's most effective organization working to improve the quality of the life for farmers, rural Missouri and all Missourians.  The respect for this organization is reflected in independent public opinion surveys showing MFB to be the state's #1 organization with a positive influence on public opinion.  Organized at the grass roots, MFB has a local office in every county and a county organization run by local members.  By joining, members become a part of their county Farm Bureau, Missouri Farm Bureau and the American Farm Bureau Federation.

History & Services
On March 24, 1915, farmers and ranchers in Saline County organized the first Farm Bureau with the goal of improving the quality of life for rural Missourians and protecting the industry of agriculture. It was eleven o'clock in the morning when Mr. Paul V. Maris, a farm advisor in Saline County, lifted the gavel to start this important and historic meeting. Officially represented at this meeting, were ten Missouri counties: Buchanan, Carroll, Cooper, Jackson, Johnson, Knox, Marion, Pettis, Saline and St. Francois.

Missouri Farm Bureau serves its members through its varied affiliates; Farm Bureau Town & Country Insurance Company; Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance Brokerage, Inc.; Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company; Missouri Agricultural Marketing Association, Inc.; and Missouri Farm Bureau Services, Inc.

From this small gathering, Farm Bureau eventually spread throughout every state in our nation and later into Puerto Rico. Missouri is affiliated with the world's largest farm organization, the American Farm Bureau, with headquarters in Washington, D.C.

The Missouri Farm Bureau Federation is a statewide organization with offices in every county of the state. Each county has its own president and board of directors elected by county Farm Bureau members. The Missouri Farm Bureau built a reputation through the years based on credibility, integrity and thorough knowledge of the issues - a reputation that continues to grow.

When it comes to farm and rural insurance accounts sold and serviced, Farm Bureau insurance companies continue to rank at or near the top among all Missouri insurance providers. Our insurance companies continue to expand and strengthen their position statewide.

Missouri Farm Bureau - Notice of Privacy Policy
The privacy of our customers and members is important to us and we are committed to its protection. We have a tradition of respecting your right to keep personal information private and avoid unwanted solicitations.

We have developed this privacy policy to inform you of how we handle your personal information in compliance with federal and state laws.

1. In order to serve your needs and in order to comply with legal and regulatory requirements, we may need to collect certain nonpublic personal information about you. This information varies depending on the products or services you request from us, but may include:

 ~ Information we receive from you on insurance applications or other forms (such as name, address, social security number, date of birth, drivers license number, gender, marital status and financial and health information);

 ~ Information about your transactions with us, our affiliates, or others (including payment histo