Farmers Urged to Join FSA Committees In 2025

USDA Seeks Nominations for Local FSA Committee Elections Now Open

The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is now accepting nominations for its 2025 county committee elections. These committees guide local implementation of farm policies and offer producers a voice in decision-making.

FSA Administrator Bill Beam stated, “Serving on an FSA county committee provides producers with a unique opportunity to have a say in local farm program decisions, ensuring FSA policies work, as intended, for producers at the county level.”

Farmers and ranchers can nominate themselves or others if they live in a Local Administrative Area (LAA) that is holding an election and participate or cooperate in USDA programs. A cooperating producer provides farm details to FSA, even without direct program involvement.

Nominees must submit Form FSA-669A by August 1, 2025. Forms can be mailed or dropped off at the local FSA office. Voters will receive ballots in November 2025.

FSA committees include three to eleven members serving three-year terms. These members make critical decisions on program delivery for disaster relief, conservation, price support, and local hiring. More than 7,700 members currently serve on committees across the U.S.

Urban and suburban committee roles are also open. These representatives focus on indoor farming and emerging production practices. Urban members help expand program access and act as community advocates.

Eligible individuals can confirm their LAA and election status using the online LAA locator tool at fsa.usda.gov/elections. The USDA encourages all producers to take part in strengthening the agricultural voice within their communities.

To learn more, contact your local FSA office or visit fsa.usda.gov.