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Make a Difference: FSA County Committee

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Engagement in the FSA County Committee is crucial for representing the interests of farmers in your community. This committee offers a platform for individuals to lead, serve, and contribute back to the agricultural sector. By participating in the nomination and voting process, you can ensure that your voice is heard and that the committee reflects the needs of the farming community. Don't miss the opportunity to get involved and make a difference. The deadline for nominations is August 1, 2019, so act quickly to ensure your participation.

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  1. Be a Leader with Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections

  2. Your Voice Matters • FSA needs your help in making sure all farmers are represented and increasing the diversity of FSA county committees. • In 2017, approximately 81% of voting county committee members were male while women represented approximately 18% of voting members • In 2017, approximately 6.95% of elected voting county members were targeted underserved producers

  3. Your County Committee Needs You! • If elected to serve, you can: • Organize and oversee FSA programs that make a difference for farmers and ranchers in your community; • Hire the county director that oversees daily FSA office operations; and • Make recommendations on programmatic and policy changes. • VOTE! • Represent your county • Support local candidates • Make your voice heard

  4. Be the Voice of Your Community • As an FSA county committee member, you will: • Deliver and administer farm programs in your community. • Represent local farmers and ranchers. • Provide local agricultural guidance and insight. • Make critical decisions impacting local producers. • Help share information about FSA opportunities within your community and focus outreach efforts to underserved producers and beginning farmers.

  5. Lead…Serve…Give Back • More than 7,000 dedicated farmers and ranchers serve on FSA County Committees in rural areas. • FSA County Committees: • Informed decisions made by FSA service centers across the country that impact producers. • Represent the priorities and voice of producers in their community. • Ensure USDA’s farm programs continue to serve farmers, ranchers and families.

  6. Commitment • Elected members serve three year terms and committees consist of three to 11 members. • County committees meet monthly to discuss critical decisions impacting local producers.

  7. Eligibility • To be eligible a producer must: • Have an interest in farming or ranching operations; • Participate or cooperate in any FSA program provided for by law; • Be a U.S. Citizen; • Be of legal voting age; • Meet the basic eligibility requirements; and • Reside in the county or multi-county jurisdiction (LAA) in which they will be serving. • You must be in a LAA (Local Administrative Area) that has member openings during the election period. • Producers can learn more about eligibility by contacting their local office.

  8. Don’t Delay…Nominate Today Learn more at fsa.usda.gov/elections or visit your local USDA Service Center. Mark Your Calendars Deadline for Nominations: Aug. 1, 2019 Election ballots mailed to eligible voters: Nov. 4, 2019 Newly elected members take office: Jan. 1, 2020