“It is crucial that eligible farmers and ranchers take the time to vote in this election to give them a voice in how FSA programs are administered in Guam and the CNMI,” said Ley.
Ballots were mailed to eligible voters earlier this month. Eligible producers who did not receive ballots should immediately contact the Guam Farm Service Agency office at 671-472-7547
Ballots must be returned to the Guam FSA office or postmarked no later than Dec. 7, 2009. Elections may be challenged by nominees within 15 days after the results of an election are posted.
Newly elected committee members and alternates take office Jan. 1, 2010.
FSA committee members play an important role in their communities by making decisions on commodity price support loans and payments; conservation and disaster programs, and other important issues.
A county committee is made up of three elected members. More than 8,000 farmers and ranchers serve as county committee members in more than 2,300 FSA offices nationwide. This year, approximately one-third of those seats are up for election.
