I want to become a member of this county Farm Bureau, Texas Farm Bureau and the American Farm Bureau Federation, because I am interested in promoting the welfare and benefit of agriculture and the rural way of life.

Membership dues are not refundable and are not deductible as a charitable contribution for Federal Income Tax purposes. In accordance with current federal income tax law, a portion of your dues in the amount of $9.00 has been estimated to be allocable to lobbying activities, and that portion is not deductible even if payment of your dues qualifies as a business expense.