Farmers, Ranchers Have a Voice in Local Farm Program Decisions

LINCOLN – Nebraska Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Nancy Johner announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) began mailing ballots Monday to eligible agricultural producers for the 2018 FSA county committee elections. Producers must return ballots to their local FSA offices by Dec. 3 to ensure their vote is counted.

“County committee members represent the farmers, ranchers and foresters in our Nebraska communities,” said Johner. “Producers elected to these committees have always played a vital role in local agricultural decisions. It is a valued partnership that helps...