Being a fifth-generation farmer, Morse grew up around cranberries. He has been an owner and operator for over 30 years, and currently has a 50 acre cranberry farm.
Brad Morse is a fifth-generation cranberry farmer from Massachusetts. He has been a member of the Plymouth County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Committee since 2012.
“I joined to represent agriculture in my area,” Morse said. “I’m a cranberry farmer in southeastern Massachusetts and my town is very agriculturally diverse. It’s important to be involved to help keep people farming.”
County committee members are elected by their peers and are a direct link between the agricultural community and USDA. Committee members are a critical component of the day-to-day operations of FSA. They help deliver FSA farm programs at the local level. Farmers who serve on committees help decide the kind of programs their counties will offer and work to make FSA agricultural programs serve the needs of local producers.
“If you’re thinking about becoming a county committee member, it’s important to get involved with other agriculture boards for people to get to know you,” Morse said. “Part of your job as a county committee member is to let people know what is available in the FSA office.”
Being a fifth-generation farmer, Morse grew up around cranberries. He has been an owner and operator for over 30 years and currently has a 50-acre cranberry farm.
“I have a love for the land,” Morse said. “I love being my own boss and working hard. It’s so rewarding in the fall when we harvest. I just love the lifestyle.”
For more information on FSA county committee elections, contact your local FSA office or visit www.fsa.usda.gov/elections. To find your local FSA office, visit http://offices.usda.gov.
