USDA reminds farmers and ranchers to vote in Woods County committee election

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has mailed ballots for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country. To be counted, ballots must be returned to the Woods County FSA office or postmarked by Dec. 2.

“FSA county committee members provide valuable knowledge and judgment as decisions are made about the services we provide, including disaster assistance and other critical financial and technical support programs,” said Lisa Higgins, executive director for Woods County. “Please take a few minutes to review your ballot and make...