Farm Service Agency Holds Elections

December 12, 2007

The Escambia County Farm Service Agency has announced results of its recent mail-in election, with James D. Cunningham re-elected as a county committee person. He will serve a three year term.

Dan Cain was elected as first alternative for the county committee. Bradley Seabrook was elected as second alternative for the county committee.

Escambia County is divided into three “Local Administrative Areas” or “LAA”. LAA 2 is located in the northeastern section of the county and includes Molino, Barrineau Park, and areas south. LAA 2 was the only district to have an office open in this year’s election.

Farmer committees are in charge of local administration of national farm programs. One committee member and at least one alternate are elected from one LAA each year. FSA County Committees make decisions on:

  • Commodity price support loans and payments.
  • Establishment of allotments, yields, and marketing quotas.Farmer loans.
  • Conservation programs.
  • Eligibility requirements.
  • Incentive, indemnity, and disaster payment for some commodities.
  • Other farm disaster assistance.

The FSA Office is located in the Farm Bureau Building on Hwy. 97 East in Molino. For more information, the FSA can be contacted at 587-5345.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News