Minnesota State Technical Advisory Committee

What does the State Technical Advisory Committee do?

The Minnesota State Technical Advisory Committee 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.  The Committee is intended to include members from a wide variety of natural resource and agricultural interests.  Chaired by the State Conservationist, Troy Daniell, the MSTAC is composed of representatives from Federal and State natural resource agencies, American Indian Tribes, agricultural and environmental organizations, and agricultural producers.

How often does the committee meet?

The MSTAC meets regularly to provide information, analysis and recommendations to the State Conservationist who strongly considers their advice. 

How do I participate as a Local Working Group member?

Individuals or groups wanting to participate as members on the MSTAC may submit requests to the Ryan Galbreath  explaining their interest and relevant credentials.

Upcoming Minnesota STAC Committee Meetings:

May 6-7, 2025, Waite Park, MN. 

Links to Additional Partners

• The National Conservation Partnership (NRCS National Page)
• Minnesota Department of Agriculture
• Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (MASWCD)
• Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR)

• Minnesota Association of Professional Soil Scientists

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Minnesota State Technical Advisory Committee Notes

The Minnesota State Technical Committee 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.  The Committee is intended to include members from a wide variety of natural resource and agricultural interests.  Chaired the State Conservationist, Troy Daniell, the MSTC is composed of representatives from Federal and State natural resource agencies, American Indian Tribes, agricultural and environmental organizations, and agricultural producers.

The MSTC meets regularly to provide information, analysis and recommendations to the State Conservationist who strongly considers their advice.  Individuals or groups wanting to participate as members on the MSTC may submit requests to the Ryan Galbreath explaining their interest and relevant credentials. For additional notes and attachments please reach out to Joel Westfield, Minnesota NRCS Executive Assistant at Joel.Westfield@usda.gov or 651-602-7875

MN STAC Notes below:

Minnesota State Technical Advisory Committee Agenda

The Minnesota State Technical Advisory Committee 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.  The Committee is intended to include members from a wide variety of natural resource and agricultural interests.  Chaired the State Conservationist, Troy Daniell, the MSTC is composed of representatives from Federal and State natural resource agencies, American Indian Tribes, agricultural and environmental organizations, and agricultural producers.

The MSTC meets regularly to provide information, analysis and recommendations to the State Conservationist who strongly considers their advice.  Individuals or groups wanting to participate as members on the MSTC may submit requests to the Ryan Galbreath explaining their interest and relevant credentials.

MN STAC Agendas below: