FSA county committee nominations launch June 15, giving farmers a voice

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture encourages America’s farmers and ranchers to nominate candidates to lead, serve and represent their community on their local county committee. USDA’s Farm Service Agency will accept nominations for county committee members beginning Friday, June 15.
    Within Phillips County, one of the three local administration areas is up for election: LAA2. Anyone who is uncertain of their LAA can contact Phillips County FSA to find out.
    Producers across the country are already serving on committees where they play a critical role in the day-to-day operations of FSA, making important decisions on programs dealing with disaster and conservation, emergencies, commodity price loan support, county office employment and other agricultural issues.

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