FSA County Committee Nominations Now Open – Due August 3
USDA is currently accepting nominations for Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Committee positions. Nomination forms for the 2026 election must be postmarked or received by your local USDA Service Center no later than August 3, 2026. fsa.usda.gov
Reach out to Tallgrass Legacy Alliance if you'd like to visit about FSA County Committees, learn whether your area is up for election this year, or be connected with your local USDA Service Center. We're always glad to help Ranchers and Landowners connect with information, opportunities, and available resources.
Key Things to Know To Nominate Yourself or Another
Highlights
August 3 Deadline
All nomination forms for the 2026 election must be submitted to your local USDA Service Center by August 3, 2026.
Why County Committees Matter
FSA County Committees help make decisions about how federal farm programs are administered at the local level. Committee members help guide the delivery of programs related to:
- Disaster assistance
- Conservation programs
- Commodity programs
- Price support programs
- Other local agricultural issues
Who Can Be Nominated?
A producer may be eligible if they:
- Participate in or cooperate with a USDA program.
- Reside in a Local Administrative Area (LAA) that is up for election this year.
A cooperating producer may qualify even if they have never received USDA program benefits, as long as they have provided information about their farming or ranching operation to FSA.
You Can Nominate Yourself
Individuals may nominate themselves or nominate another eligible producer. Certain organizations may also submit nominations.
Three-Year Terms
County committees are made up of three to eleven members who serve three-year terms. More than 7,700 agricultural producers currently serve on FSA County Committees nationwide.
More Details
What Is a Local Administrative Area (LAA)?
FSA County Committee elections are held within Local Administrative Areas, often called LAAs. An LAA may include a single county, multiple counties, or in some cases an urban or suburban area. Not every LAA holds an election every year. Producers should contact their local FSA office to determine whether their area is up for election in 2026.
How to Become a Candidate
To be considered for the ballot, a producer must complete and sign an FSA-669A Nomination Form and submit it to their local USDA Service Center by the August 3 deadline.
What Happens Next?
After nominations close:
- USDA will review eligible nominations.
- Election ballots will be mailed to eligible voters in November 2026.
Helpful Resources
County Committee Elections Information
Find Your Local Administrative Area (LAA)
Nomination Form
Find Your Local USDA Office
Questions?
Contact your local USDA Service Center for election information specific to your county, including whether your Local Administrative Area is up for election this year.
If you'd like help finding the right contact or learning more about the process, Tallgrass Legacy Alliance is happy to help connect Ranchers and Landowners with local USDA resources.
https://www.fsa.usda.gov/about-fsa/county-committee-elections