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2025 Farm Service Agency Elections for Urban County Committees Begin in Idabel

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The US Department of Agriculture has announced the start of the 2025 Farm Service Agency elections for urban county committees in Idabel, Oklahoma. Eligible voters, including farmers and ranchers, will receive ballots to nominate and elect representatives to serve in their local urban county committees. These committees play a crucial role in ensuring urban producers understand USDA programs and providing a voice for the growing urban community. Newly elected members will take office on January 1, 2026.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2025 Farm Service Agency elections for urban county committees in Idabel will begin on November 3, 2025, with ballots mailed to eligible voters.
  • The deadline to return ballots to local FSA offices or be postmarked is December 1, 2025.
  • Urban county committee members are nominated and elected by local urban producers in the same jurisdiction to provide outreach and implement programs that support the needs of the growing urban community.
  • To be an eligible voter, farmers and ranchers must be of legal voting age or supervise and conduct the farming operation of an entire farm, engage in the production or sale of an agricultural commodity, and participate or cooperate in any USDA program.
  • Newly elected committee members will take office on January 1, 2026.
  • The candidates in this year's election are Joshua Golden, Kevin "Lee" Green, and Lowell Scott Setzer, all nominated in LAA 1, McCurtain County, to serve as committee members for a 3-year term.
  • These candidates reside in Valliant and produce cattle.

Statistics:

  • November 3, 2025: Start of 2025 Farm Service Agency elections for urban county committees in Idabel.
  • December 1, 2025: Deadline to return ballots to local FSA offices or be postmarked.
  • January 1, 2026: Newly elected committee members will take office.
  • Total number of candidates: 3 (Joshua Golden, Kevin "Lee" Green, and Lowell Scott Setzer).
  • Number of years: 3 (term length for nominated committee members).

Sources:

  • US Department of Agriculture (no source date provided)

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