The Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Committee is a critical component of the day-to-day operations of the FSA. They help deliver FSA farm programs at the local level. Farmers who serve on committees help decide the kind of programs their counties will offer. They work to make FSA agricultural programs serve the need of local producers.
The annual election for the FSA County Committee is fast approaching and the first step in the process is for qualified voters to nominate candidates. If you are qualified to vote in the county committee election, you can nominate yourself or your favorite producer to run for a seat on the committee.
A public meeting will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m.at the USDA Service Center, Farm Service Agency Conference Room at 2108 E. Hill Ave. in Valdosta to discuss the county committee election process. Anyone interested in participating in the county committee election, either by nomination, voting or serving on the committee is encouraged to attend.
The Farm Service Agency encourages all eligible farmers and ranchers to participate in the county committee election process to ensure it more accurately represents local communities.
African-Americans, Asian-Americans, American Indians, Hispanics, women, and other minority farmers are especially encouraged to come and participate in this meeting.
For more information, please contact your local FSA Office at (229) 242-0575.
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