The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is hosting a State Technical Committee meeting on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 9 a.m. 

The meeting will be held in-person at 2629 Riva Road, Suite 102 in Annapolis, and virtually. To join via MS Teams, click here. To participate by phone, dial (202) 650-0123 and enter conference ID #867189713. 

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 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. September’s meeting will focus on Fiscal Year 2027 general program priorities, and the Regenerative Pilot Program (RPP), including additional primary regenerative conservation practices, eligible land uses, and critical soil and water resources concerns, per eligible land use. To request additional agenda items or special accommodation to ensure full participation in the meeting, contact Genevieve Lister at 443-569-2931 or genevieve.lister@usda.gov.