State Technical Committee

What is the State Technical Committee?

The State Technical Committee (STC) provides advice on a wide variety of policy issues to NRCS. Although State Technical Committees have no implementation or enforcement authority, USDA gives strong consideration to the Committee's recommendations.
 

What do they do?

Each State Technical Committee recommends criteria and guidelines for agricultural producers regarding new conservation practices and systems not already described in field office technical guides.  See STC responsibilities.

Who are the members of the Wisconsin State Technical Committee?

• State Technical Committee members.

When do they meet?

• Meeting dates for the 2009 calendar year

The STC usually meets monthly, although the schedule may change as determined by the State Conservationist. 

• Download the meeting minutes and agendas.
• Sign-up for delivery of meeting agendas by e-mail.

The STC meetings are generally held in the 2nd floor conference room at the USDA Wisconsin headquarters, 8030 Excelsior Drive, Madison, WI  53717.  Directions to the office.

How can I get a copy of the minutes from the meetings?

• Download the meeting minutes and agendas.
• Sign-up for delivery of meeting minutes by e-mail.

What are the rules that govern the STC?

• 7 CFR Part 610
• NRCS Policy, 440-V-CPM, Part 501
   

More Information

For more information about the STC and their role, contact Renae Anderson at (608) 662-4422 x227.