You have to be a member for 30 days to get the rebate. I joined right before I ordered my truck. It was all set by the time I took delivery 2 months later. The dealer can fanagle the dates sometimes if you have to wait for the membership. You get a voucher from the farm bureau after the 30 days are up. No requirements to join - don't have to live on a farm or anything. I had the same questions when I joined. I walked in, told them I wanted to join, and she said "are you buying a Dodge truck?" LOL - they must get guys like us all the time. I just had to plunk down $37. 50, then watch the dealer deduct $500. off the truck! Sweet deal! The Farm Bureau gets some money/support, and you get a discount. Everybody wins!