The Puerto Rico and USVI State Technical Committees advise the NRCS Caribbean Area Director on technical guidelines necessary to implement the conservation provisions of the Farm Bill.
State Technical Committee members include representatives from federal and state agriculture and environmental agencies, agricultural producers, UPR and UVI Extension and Experiment Stations, and nonprofit organizations. Meetings are open to the public and are held as often as necessary to advise and implement NRCS conservation programs. For information about upcoming meetings, please call the NRCS Caribbean Area State Office at 787-281-4960.
FY 2026 Meetings
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico STC Meeting
Date & Time: February 11, 2026 (9 am – 12 pm)
Location: Jardín Botánico Sur, 1201 C. Ceiba, San Juan, 00926 (Link)
U.S. Virgin Islands
Next U.S. Virgin Islands STC Meeting
Date & Time: March 5, 2026 (9 am – 12 pm)
Location: University of the Virgin Islands, Albert A. Sheen Campus, Northwest Wing Annex 102 and 103 (Campus map)
Virtual Option: Join meeting / Meeting ID: 216 182 223 380 61 / Passcode: Xr2xj9U2
Phone: +1 202-650-0123 / Phone conference ID: 583 158 07#
NRCS provides reasonable accommodation to enable all people with disabilities to participate in agency programs and activities. If you need accommodation to participate in this meeting or for further information, please contact: Cristhian Muñoz Martinez at Cristhian.Munoz-Martinez@usda.gov or 787-281-4960.