BANGOR — The deadline for farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers to nominate eligible candidates to serve on local Farm Service Agency county committees is Monday, Aug. 1.

FSA county committees help local farmers through their decisions on commodity price support loans, conservation programs and disaster programs, and by working closely with county executive directors.

To be eligible to hold office as a county committee member, individuals must participate or cooperate in a program administered by FSA, be eligible to vote in a county committee election and live in the local administrative area where they are running.

FMI: www.fsa.usda.gov/elections.