Farmers, it's time to stand and be counted. Here are two ways you can make your voice heard this year.
Farmer Leadership Network Blog
Want to be part of making policies that better help farmers in your area? Nominations are now being accepted for new members of local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee. Farmers can nominate themselves or other farmers to be on the committee. Nomination forms are available from your local FSA office and are due by August 3rd, 2015. For more information on how to run for the committee, contact Kavita at 919-621-0534 or kavita@rafiusa.org.
Nominations Open for FSA County Committees
Farmers, cast your ballots for FSA county committee members by this Monday, December 1st! If you are in […]
Every (Farmer’s) Vote Counts: Jillian Mickens
In our “Every (Farmer’s) Vote Counts” series, we here at RAFI have been spreading the word about ongoing FSA county committee elections. As part of our Farmer Leadership Network, we support family farmers to become more involved in the groups that make decisions about their farms and their livelihoods.
Every (Farmer’s) Vote Counts: Candidate Highlight of Dorathy Barker
As part of our Farmer Leadership Network, we support family farmers to become more involved with the groups […]
Every (Farmer’s) Vote Counts: How to Fill an FSA Ballot
Calling all farmers! Do you want to stand up for your interests in a meaningful way? Go straight to the source and vote in your local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee election!
Every (Farmer’s) Vote Counts: FSA County Committees
The nomination period for Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees began on June 15th and will close on August 1st. The Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, describes county committees as a "vital link between the farm community and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.”
FSA County Commitee Nominations Close August 1st!
The nomination period for FSA County Committees is now open! Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Committees consist of a small group of farmers who are each elected for three-year terms. Committees make decisions about the agency's programs and conduct outreach to other farmers to improve participation and access to services.