Associated Press - October 30, 2009 5:55 PM ET

WASHINGTON (AP) - Five Nebraska farmers have been appointed to serve on the Nebraska Farm Service Agency's state committee.

Federal officials on Friday announced the appointment of Fillmore County farmer Susan Frazier as chairwoman. Fred Christensen of Burt County, Norma Hall of Cass County, Leo Hoehn of Scotts Bluff County and Franklin County's James Ziebarth also have been named to serve on the committee.

The committee oversees the agency's activities. That includes carrying out state agricultural conservation programs, resolving appeals from the agriculture community and helping keep producers informed about the agency's programs.

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