(Tolland, Conn., August 18, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is hosting a State Technical Committee meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the USDA-NRCS State Office, 344 Merrow Street, Tolland, CT. A virtual option is available for those who are unable to attend in person.

State Technical Committees serve in an advisory capacity to NRCS and other USDA agencies 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 typically comprised of representatives from Federal and State natural resource agencies, American Indian Tribes, agricultural and environmental organizations, and agricultural producers.

The Committees meet regularly to provide information, analysis, and recommendations to appropriate USDA officials. 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.

The meeting is open to the public, but registrations are required so that participants may be provided a link to the virtual option. To send agenda items or request special accommodations to ensure full participation in the meeting, contact Carly Hamilton (carly.hamilton@usda.gov) or Cadie Pruss (cadie.pruss@usda.gov). 

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