Nominations are now open for Farm Service Agency County Committee elections, which will be held later this year.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency for Butler, Beaver and Allegheny counties is holding nominations and elections this year in Administrative Area 1. This area includes Mercer, Slippery Rock, Marion, Venango, Allegheny, Parker, Washington, Brady, Worth, Cherry, Clay, Concord, and Fairview townships.
Those elected to serve on this committee will make important decisions on programs dealing with disaster and conservation, emergencies, commodity loan price support and county office employment. Committees consist of three to eleven members and meet once a month, or as needed. Members serve three-year terms.
For a complete list of eligibility requirements as well as nomination forms, visit the FSA.USDA.gov website. All nominations for must be postmarked or received by August 3rd. Election ballots will be mailed to eligible voters starting in November.