Chaired by the NRCS State Conservationist, the State Technical Committee meets regularly to provide information, analysis, and recommendations to USDA officials, who strongly consider their advice.
State Technical Committees serve in an advisory capacity to the Natural Resources Conservation Service and other agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture on the implementation of the natural resources conservation provisions of Farm Bill legislation.
More Information
- The NRCS State Technical Committee policy defines the purpose, responsibilities and membership composition of a committee.
- NRCS amended 7 CFR §610.24.
State Committee Meeting Resources
NRCS STAC Meeting Video - January 18, 2023 (NRCS YouTube)
Archived - Previous STC meeting agendas and resources.
Local Working Groups
Local working groups are subcommittees of the State Technical Committee and provide recommendations to USDA on local and state natural resource priorities and criteria for conservation activities and programs.
Local Working Group Meetings (2022 Schedule)
