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sign nominating petitions for as many candidates as they choose. Petitions must be limited to one nominee each and must include written certification that the nominee is willing to serve if elected. Each petition must be signed by at least three eligible farm voters in the ASC community or administrative area and must be received in the local ASCS office no later than October 27.
ASC committees are responsible for managing government farm programs on the local level. To meet the needs of individual producers, ASC committee members must be concerned and responsible individuals, ASCS officials said. Local farmers have the opportunity to nominate persons they feel would best serve the farm community. The opportunity to nominate, vote and be elected to office is guaranteed to all farmers regardless of race, religion, sex, color, national origin or handicap.
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