About NAFEC

Mission Statement

“The primary purpose of the National Association of Farmer Elected Committees (NAFEC) is, and will always 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 programs America’s farmers, ranchers and rural communities need in order to thrive.”

NAFEC was organized in 1965 and our mission has not changed from then to the present. We are dedicated to retaining, improving and strengthening the county committee system of program delivery. With the long-running and continued onslaught of different factions in Washington, D.C. seeking to eliminate the County Committees (COC), our mission has become more difficult, but we will prevail.

County Committees provide the spark and imagination as well as the local judgment needed in adopting and administering FSA programs. COCs have earned the confidence of their neighbors by doing an educated, capable, vigorous and dedicated job. There have been numerous attempts to strip the COCs of their statutory authority, on the issues of supervision, selection of the County Executive Directors (CED) and virtually every aspect of their jurisdiction. NAFEC has always been a tireless advocate to assure that the COC authority, written by Congress in the Code of Federal Regulations, is not diminished.

NAFEC has worked with the United States Congress and the administration to provide fairness for county committees and the employees in the FSA offices. NAFEC has worked diligently for years to keep the county offices open. If we fail at this endeavor, the county’s farmers and the integrity of the agency and its programs will be the big losers. Many seasoned, professional FSA employees will not be allowed to stay with the agency and the county committees will cease to exist. Although NAFEC has not always been successful in every attempt they have undertaken, we have won the friendship of many within the Congress and the executive branch 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. Our membership is vital to the future of both NAFEC and the County Office Employees Association (NASCOE). 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. With your involvement, NAFEC will continue to fulfill its mission, the county committee system will continue to exist, and America’s farmers, ranchers and rural communities will continue have the opportunities they deserve. Without the county committee doing the checks and balances, the folks in Washington will call all of the shots, make all the decisions and the voice of the producers will fall on deaf ears. We cannot allow that happen. JOIN TODAY!

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.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT, CRAIG TURNER

"We would greatly appreciate you joining NAFEC. By becoming a member you help give American farmers and ranchers a stronger voice in their government. If you have any questions about NAFEC and the importance our organization plays, please call me: 806-269-0610, 806-252-2080 or email me at turner_and_turner@yahoo.com"