Every state has an NRCS State Technical Committee. The State Technical Committee advises the State Conservationist on technical guidelines necessary to implement the conservation provisions of the Farm Bill.
What is the State Technical Advisory Committee?
The Utah State Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) 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.
Chaired by NRCS State Conservationist Emily Fife, the committee is composed of representatives from Federal and State natural resource agencies, American Indian Tribes, agricultural and environmental organizations, and agricultural producers. The Committee meets regularly to provide information, analysis, and recommendations to appropriate USDA officials, who strongly consider their advice.
How Do I Join?
Meetings of the STAC are open to the public and will be given the opportunity to address the committee and present their opinions and recommendations. Meeting information is posted on this web site. 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. For more information about the STAC and their role, contact Joe Treen at Joseph.Treen@usda.gov
- NRCS State Technical Committee policy
- Read this handout to learn more about the State Technical Committee in Utah.
How Else Can I Be Involved Locally?
Local Work Groups across Utah act as subcommittees to the State Technical Committee and are based on conservation district boundaries.
These groups meet annually to discuss their community natural resource concerns with their NRCS District Conservationist and provide recommendations and input to the State Technical Committee.
Learn more about your local conservation district.
Upcoming Local Work Group meetings:
Please note: LWG meetings for Daggett, Duchesne and Uintah Counties have been removed, and will be rescheduled in the fall.
February 12, 2025: E&I Conservation District; 1 p.m. at USDA Service Center, 1289 South Interstate Dr., Cedar City, UT 84720
February 12, 2025: Twin M Conservation District; 6 p.m. at Beaver County Fairgrounds, 1400 East Highway 21, Minersville, UT 84752
February 18, 2025: Conservation Districts for residents of Wasatch, Utah, Tooele, and Salt Lake Counties; 9 a.m. at Lehi Legacy Center, 123 N. Center Street, Lehi, UT 84043
February 18, 2025: Conservation Districts for Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne County residents; 10 a.m. at the USDA Service Center; 340 North 600 East, Richfield, UT 84701
February 20, 2025: Beaver Conservation District; 1 p.m. at USDA Service Center, 620 North Main St., Beaver, UT 84713
February 25, 2025: Washington County Administration Building, 111 East Tabernacle, St. George, UT 84770
February 28, 2025: Conservation Districts for Millard and Juab County residents; 6 p.m. at Levan Town Hall, 20 North Main, Levan, UT 84639
