The State Technical Committee (STTC) meets quarterly to provide information, analysis, and recommendations to the State Conservationist and USDA officials charged with implementing conservation practices in Maine.
State Technical Committees serve in an advisory capacity to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and other agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on the implementation of the natural resources conservation provisions of Farm Bill legislation. Committees are intended to include members from a wide variety of natural resource and agricultural interests. Chaired by the NRCS State Conservationist in each State, these Committees are composed of representatives from Federal and State natural resource agencies, American Indian Tribes, agricultural and environmental organizations, and agricultural producers.
Individuals or groups wanting to participate as members on a State Technical Committee may submit requests to the State Conservationist explaining their interest and relevant credentials.
What is the State Technical Committee?
The next State Technical Committee meeting was held March 12, 2024
Subcommittees
Specialized STTC subcommittees are assembled to analyze, discuss and refine specific issues. Subcommittees are open to the public and may seek public participation, but they are not required to do so. Recommendations of specialized subcommittees will be presented in general sessions of State Technical Committees, where the public is notified and invited to attend.
Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry
Forestry
Irrigation
Source Water Protection
Urban Agriculture
Wildlife
Local Working Groups
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). The Local Working Group recommendations are provided to the State Technical Committee for review.
Information and schedules for Local Working Groups in Maine
For more additional information or questions about the Maine State Technical Committee please contact State Resource Conservationist Tony Jenkins or Public Affairs Specialist Thomas Kielbasa.