Beginning June 14 and continuing through Aug. 1, the Charlotte/Lunenburg Farm Service Agency (FSA) office will be accepting nominations for candidates to be placed on the election ballot to represent Local Administrative Area (LAA) 1 and 2. These LAA’s include both the Northern and Southern areas of Charlotte County.

Eligible nominees must participate or cooperate in FSA program(s), be of legal voting age, and reside in the LAA in which the person is a candidate. Individuals may nominate themselves or others to serve on the County Committee. Organizations representing socially disadvantaged minorities and women farmers may also nominate candidates.

Nomination forms (FSA-669A) can be obtained at the Charlotte/Lunenburg County FSA office or online at www.fsa.usda.gov/elections. To be valid, the nomination form must be signed by the person being nominated, indicating agreement to serve if elected. The completed nomination form must be returned to the Charlotte County FSA office by the close of business on Aug. 1 or postmarked by midnight Aug. 1.

Anyone needing a nomination form or more information, should contact the Charlotte/Lunenburg office at (434) 542-5121.