USDA Calls on Farmers to Join County Committee Leadership
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is inviting farmers, ranchers, and agricultural program participants to take part in the 2025 County Committee Elections. The nomination period is open, with the deadline set for August 1, 2025.
County committees are crucial for local oversight of federal farm services. These committees influence decisions on disaster relief, conservation efforts, commodity support, and community employment. The USDA encourages eligible producers to nominate themselves or others for these important roles.
Eligible candidates include any agricultural producers who either participate in USDA programs or have cooperated by sharing information with the Farm Service Agency (FSA). Nominees must reside in the Local Administrative Area (LAA) holding elections this year.
“USDA encourages minority producers, women, and beginning farmers or ranchers to nominate, vote, and hold office,” stated a USDA official.
Each committee is made up of three to eleven members who serve three-year terms, representing farmers' voices in their communities. Currently, over 7,700 dedicated individuals serve on these county committees across the United States.
To help identify their LAA, participants can use the GIS locator tool at fsa.usda.gov/elections. All nomination forms must be postmarked or delivered to the local FSA office by August 1, 2025.
Additional information, including nomination forms, fact sheets, and frequently asked questions, is available at fsa.usda.gov/elections. The USDA looks forward to empowering local leaders through this election process, strengthening community-driven agriculture.