Source: USDA, 12/22/16

The election of responsible agricultural producers to FSA county committees is important to ALL farmers and ranchers with large or small operations. It is crucial that every eligible producer take part in this election because county committees are a direct link between the farm community and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Committee members are a critical component of the day-to-day operations of 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 needs of local producers.
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Important Election Dates
June 15, 2016
The nomination period begins. Request nomination forms from the local USDA Service Center or obtain online at http://www.fsa.usda.gov/elections
Aug. 1, 2016
Last day to file nomination forms at the local USDA Service Center
Nov. 7, 2016
Ballots mailed to eligible voters
Dec. 5, 2016
Last day to return voted ballots to the USDA Service Center
Jan. 1, 2017
Newly elected county committee members take office

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