Local Working Groups assist the USDA in matters relating to the implementation and technical aspects of conservation programs under Title II of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm Bill). 

Meetings are open to the public.  Persons with disabilities who require accommodations to attend or participate in any of these meetings should contact the person noted by no later than one week prior to the meeting.

The following is a list of Local Working Group meeting dates for discussion of Fiscal Year 2027 program delivery priorities.

Androscoggin County
Date/Time: April 21, 2026. 9 a.m.
Location: USDA Service Center, 254 Goddard Rd., Lewiston.
Contact: Alexander Stace, alexander.stace@usda.gov.

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Penobscot County
Date/Time: April 2, 2026. 10 a.m. - noon.
Location: USDA Service Center, 1423 Broadway, Bangor.
Contact: Amy Polyot, amy.polyot@penobscotswcd.org

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Sagadahoc County
Date/Time: April 21, 2026. 9 a.m.
Location: USDA Service Center, 254 Goddard Rd., Lewiston.
Contact: Alexander Stace, alexander.stace@usda.gov

Somerset County
Date/Time:  March 19, 2026. 1:30 p.m.
Location:  USDA Service Center, 70 East Madison Rd., Skowhegan.
Contact: Heather Holland, h.holland@somersetswcd.org.

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Updated March 9, 2026