FSA county committee nomination period begins Friday

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 committees. According to the USDA’s Farm Service Agency, Carter County Executive Director, Robin Markuson, FSA 1, will accept nominations for county committee members beginning Friday, June 15.

Producers across the country are already serving on committees, playing a critical role in the day-to-day operations of FSA. They are making important decisions regarding disaster and conservation emergencies, commodity loan price support,...