The State Technical Committee provides information, analysis and recommendations to USDA officials charged with implementing the conservation provisions under the Farm Bill.
BANGOR, Maine (Nov. 7, 2023) – The USDA’s State Technical Committee (STTC) meeting for Maine will be held Dec. 7, 2023, via Microsoft Teams.
The meeting is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and is open to the public.
The State Technical 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 STTC includes representatives from several agencies including the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Farm Service Agency (FSA), and the Maine Forest Service.
The State Technical Committee will meet quarterly again this year 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 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 Kielbasa. For more information about the State Technical Committee, please visit the NRCS-Maine website.
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