Your Ballot Matters in California

Here is a reminder for producers and landowners here in the state. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has revised the Farm Service Agency county committee voting period, and eligible voters should receive ballots this week.

Elections are taking place in select Local Administrative Areas for committee members who help guide how federal farm programs are delivered locally. To be counted, ballots must be returned to your local FSA county office or postmarked by February 2, 2026. Newly elected members will take office March 2, 2026.

Nationwide, more than 7,700 members of the agriculture community serve on FSA county committees. These committees are made up of three to 11 members who serve three year terms and play a key role in disaster recovery, safety net, conservation, and price support programs. They also help make decisions that affect county office operations and other local agricultural issues.

To vote, producers must participate or cooperate in a USDA program and be assigned to the area up for election. If you do not receive a ballot, contact your local FSA office or visit fsa.usda.gov slash elections for details.