Every state has an NRCS State Technical Committee. The State Technical Committee advises the State Conservationist on technical guidelines necessary to implement the conservation provisions of the Farm Bill.
What is the State Technical Advisory Committee?
The Utah State Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) serves in an advisory capacity to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) on the implementation of the natural resources conservation provisions of Farm Bill legislation.
Chaired by NRCS State Conservationist Emily Fife, the committee is composed of representatives from Federal and State natural resource agencies, American Indian Tribes, agricultural and environmental organizations, and agricultural producers. The Committee meets regularly to provide information, analysis, and recommendations to appropriate USDA officials, who strongly consider their advice.
How Do I Join?
Meetings of the STAC are open to the public and will be given the opportunity to address the committee and present their opinions and recommendations. Meeting information is posted on this web site. Individuals or groups wanting to participate as members on a State Technical Committee may submit requests to the State Conservationist explaining their interest and relevant credentials. For more information about the STAC and their role, contact Kia Earl at (801) 524-4555 or zakiyyah.earl@usda.gov.
- NRCS State Technical Committee policy
- Read this handout to learn more about the State Technical Committee in Utah.
How Else Can I Be Involved Locally?
Local Work Groups across Utah act as subcommittees to the State Technical Committee and are based on conservation district boundaries.
These groups meet annually to discuss their community natural resource concerns with their NRCS District Conservationist and provide recommendations and input to the State Technical Committee.
Learn more about your local conservation district.
Upcoming Local Work Group meetings:
December 7, 2023: Conservation Districts of Box Elder, Cache and Rich County; 11 a.m. at Bear River City Civic Center; 5871 N 4700 W St, Bear River City, UT 84301
December 12, 2023: Conservation Districts of Kane County, Canyonlands, and Upper Sevier; 5 p.m. at Tropic Heritage Center; 20 N Main St, Tropic, UT 84776
January 8, 2024: Uintah Conservation District; 11 a.m. at USU Extension; 328 E. 200 S, Vernal, UT 84078
January 9, 2024: Conservation Districts for Grand and San Juan Counties; 10 a.m. at San Juan County Commission Chambers; 117 S Main St., Monticello, UT 84535
January 10, 2024: Daggett Conservation District; 12 p.m. at Daggett County Building; 95 N 1st West, Manila, UT 84046
January 10, 2024: Conservation Districts for Carbon and Emery Counties; 6 p.m. at USU Extension Classroom; 751 E 100 N, Price, UT 84501
January 30, 2024: Conservation Districts for Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne Counties; 10 a.m. at USDA Service Center; 340 North 600 East, Richfield, UT 84701
January 31, 2024: Duchesne Conservation District; 10 a.m. at Duchesne Water Conservancy Building; 275 W 800 S, Roosevelt, UT 84066
February 13, 2024: Conservation Districts for Millard and Juab Counties; 3 p.m. at Scipio Community Center; 5 North State Street, Scipio, UT 84656
