FSA County Committee Election Ballots Due December 7

(NAFB.com) Farmers and agricultural landowners have until December 7th to return ballots for this year s USDA Farm Service Agency county committee elections. FSA says ballots have been mailed to eligible voters across the country. Completed ballots must be delivered to the local county office by close of business on December 7th, or postmarked by that date if mailed. County committee members help determine how federal farm programs are administered locally, including disaster assistance, conservation, commodity, and price support programs. FSA Administrator Bill Beam says voting gives farmers and ranchers a direct voice in decisions affecting their agricultural communities. Producers must participate in or cooperate with a USDA program and live in a local administrative area holding an election to be eligible. Anyone who qualifies but did not receive a ballot can request one from their local FSA office. Election results will determine who takes office January 1st, 2027.