WASHINGTON - Farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers were recently reminded they have until Aug. 1, to nominate eligible candidates to serve on local Farm Service Agency county committees.
"Please get involved this year and nominate the candidate of your choice or nominate yourself to serve on your local county committee," said Juan M. Garcia, administrator of USDA's FSA, "I especially encourage the nomination of beginning farmers and ranchers, as well as women and minorities. This is your opportunity to have a say in how federal programs are delivered in your county."
FSA county committees help local farmers through their decisions on commodity price support loans, conservation programs and disaster programs, and by working closely with county executive directors.
"Please get involved this year and nominate the candidate of your choice or nominate yourself to serve on your local county committee," said Juan M. Garcia, administrator of USDA's FSA, "I especially encourage the nomination of beginning farmers and ranchers, as well as women and minorities. This is your opportunity to have a say in how federal programs are delivered in your county."
FSA county committees help local farmers through their decisions on commodity price support loans, conservation programs and disaster programs, and by working closely with county executive directors.