The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) began mailing ballots on Nov. 4 to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections. County committee members play a key role at FSA. Over 7,000 members nationwide provide their valuable knowledge and judgment on decisions made about FSA services, including disaster and emergency programs. To be counted, ballots must be returned to the local FSA county office or postmarked by December 2. Each committee has three to 11 elected members who serve three-year terms of office. One-third of county committee seats are up for election each year. Newly ...