BANGOR, Maine (Dec. 1, 2025) – The USDA’s State Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) meeting for Maine will be held Dec. 10, 2025, via Microsoft Teams and in-person at the USDA State Office, 967 Illinois Ave., Bangor, Maine. 

The meeting is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. and is open to the public.

The State Technical Advisory Committee assists the USDA in matters relating to the implementation and technical aspects of conservation programs under the Farm Bill. The committee is traditionally composed of agricultural producers and other professionals that represent a variety of disciplines in soil, water, wetland, and wildlife sciences. The STAC includes representatives from several agencies including the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Farm Service Agency (FSA), and the Maine Forest Service. The STAC meets quarterly to provide information, analysis and recommendations to USDA officials charged with implementing the conservation provisions under the Farm Bill. 

Anyone who wishes to attend via Teams or in person should contact NRCS-Maine Public Affairs Specialist Thomas Kielbasa at thomas.kielbasa@usda.gov for information. Persons with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in this meeting should contact Thomas by Dec. 8, 2025. For more information about the STAC, please visit the NRCS-Maine website.

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