Stout lone candidate on local FSA ballot

The Farm Service Agency has mailed out ballots to eligible farmers and ranchers in the area for votes in the 2016 FSA county committee election. The nationwide election began Monday, Nov. 7.

On the ballot here is one seat. Greg Stout, who is currently serving in his second term, is up for re-election. He is running unopposed for his third and final term.

Also serving on the board are Corde Seigel and Andrea Miller. Board elections are on a staggering basis, so one seat is on the ballot each year.

According to an FSA press release, nearly 7,700 individuals serve on FSA county committees nationw...