National Association of Farmer Elected Committees

NAFEC’S Mission

NAFEC was organized in 1965 and our mission has not changed from then to the present. “The primary purpose of our organization is, and will be, to promote and improve the farmer elected committee system for the local administration of farm programs. The coordinated effort will give us strength, and much more influence in Congress for the kind of farm legislation we feel we need.”

NAFEC is dedicated to keeping the county committee system of program delivery intact. With all the different factions in Washington wanting to do away with the COC, it is becoming more difficult, but we will prevail. County Committees provide the spark and imagination as well as the judgment needed in locally adopting and running FSA farm programs. They have earned the confidence of their neighbors by doing a capable, vigorous and dedicated job. There have been numerous attempts to strip the committee of its authority, provided in statute, of supervision, selection of the CED’s and virtually every aspect of their jurisdiction. NAFEC has lobbied to assure that the COC authority, written by Congress in the Code of Federal Regulations, is not diminished.

NAFEC has worked with Congress and the administration to provide a level playing field for county committees and the employees in the FSA offices. NAFEC has worked diligently this past year trying to keep the county offices open. If we foil at this, the county as well as the state will be the bog losers. Many employees will not have a job and the county committees will cease to exist. NAFEC has not always been successful in every attempt they have undertaken, however they have won the friendship of many within the Congress and the Administration through their continued efforts to promote the interests of the American farmers and ranchers. Our association has played a role in shaping several farm bills and expects to do the same in the future.

Membership is the key to making any association successful and NAFEC is no exception. NAFEC membership is vital to the future of both the Committee Association and the County Office Employees Association. NAFEC needs help to carry our messages. We urge all members of the County Committees, the advisors and county office employees to join NAFEC so we may continue to work for programs that will keep the American farmers and ranchers in business and help the entire county office system move forward. We dare not let down. Without members, the organization cannot carry our voice to policy makers. Membership dues are only $35.00 per year for county committee members and $20.00 for associate members. If NAFEC fails to survive, the county committee system may cease to exist also. Without the county committee doing the checks and balances, the Washington offices will make all the decisions for producers. NAFEC cannot let that happen.

Support NAFEC and encourage fellow COC members, office staff, and others to join us in our work to protect our industry, our community, and our life.