County Committee Nominations Being Accepted; PNW Growers Encouraged To Apply

The FSA County Committee election cycle is now underway, with nominations being accepted, now through August 1st.

“We encourage you to consider running for your local county committee or maybe nominate another producer to improve outreach and communication ensure, producers in your community are best being served by USDA," said FSA Administrator Bill Beam.

He noted all nomination forms must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by August 1st.  So, who is eligible to serve on the County Committee?

“The FSA county committees are comprised of 3-11 elected members from local administrative areas, each serving a three-year term," Beam said.  "Nearly 7,700 producers serve on more than the 2,200 FSA county committees nationwide. To be eligible to serve on the FSA County Committee, a person must participate or cooperate in a program administered by the FSA, be eligible to vote in a County Committee election and reside in a local administrative area up for the election."

Visit the FSA's Website for more details about County Committee nominations, eligibility requirements and more.  The election will take place this fall, with winners sworn in January 1st.

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