Montana State Technical Committee Meeting - January 2026
State Technical Committees serve in an advisory capacity to the Natural Resources Conservation Service and other USDA agencies on the implementation of the natural resources conservation provisions of Farm Bill legislation.
Registration
Registration is not required.
The next State Technical Committee meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2026, in Great Falls at the Holiday Inn located at 1100 5th Street South. Agenda is in development. Additional details will be posted here as they are finalized.
Contact Kyle Tackett, NRCS assistant state conservationist for partnerships, with any questions or to ask about documents to review before and after the meeting.
Learn more about the Montana State Technical Committee.
A virtual option is also available.
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Agenda
Mike Foster, Farm Service Agency State Executive Director
Gayle Barry, Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist
Justin Meissner, NRCS Assistant State Conservationist for Programs
- Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)- Improving Management of Programs, Applications, and Contracts (IMPAC)
- Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)- Improving Management of Programs, Applications, and Contracts (IMPAC)
- Regenerative Pilot Program
- Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP)- Discussion of Geographic Area Rate Caps and Area Wide Market Analysis
- Future of Montana Focused Conservation - Discussion of pros and cons
Joel LaLiberty, Acting State Resource Conservationist
- Grazing management input
- Whole farm assessment and planning
- Resource Concerns update
Discussion with partners. Please come prepared to share with the group your top priorities for 2026 and opportunities for collaboration.