The next STC meeting is January 25, 2017, in the VT NRCS State Office in Colchester. Please rsvp to amy.overstreet@vt.usda.gov if you plan to attend.
What is the State Technical Committee?
The State Technical Committee (STC) provides information, analysis and recommendations 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 does the STC do?
The State Technical Committee recommends criteria and guidelines for agricultural and nonindustrial private forestland producers regarding new and existing conservation programs and initiatives. See STC Roles.
Who are the members of the Vermont State Technical Committee?
The Vermont State Technical Committee members come from a variety of backgrounds and provide an invaluable service to the NRCS in making programmatic decisions for Vermont. They are the leaders in their fields of expertise and are deeply concerned about environmental resource concerns.
When does the State Technical Committee meet?
The STC usually meets on the fourth Wednesday of every other month, although the schedule may change as determined by the State Conservationist.
The STC meetings are generally held in the first floor large conference room at the USDA Vermont State Office, 356 Mountain View Drive, Suite 105, Colchester, Vermont 05446. Directions to the State Office.
The meeting announcements are published in the Burlington Free Press legal ads at least 3 weeks prior to the meeting date. All meetings are open to the public.
How can I get a copy of the meeting minutes from STC meetings?
Please see the State Technical Committee Meeting Minutes page of our website.
What are the rules that govern the STC?
Read more about the rules here.
How can I become a member?
Individuals or groups wanting to become a member of the State Technical Committee within Vermont may submit to the State Conservationist a request that explains their credentials for becoming a member of the State Technical Committee. Decisions of the State Conservationist concerning membership on the committee are final and not appealable. The State Conservationist will respond to requests for State Technical Committee membership in writing within a reasonable period of time, not to exceed 60 days.
More Information
For more information about the STC and their role, contact Vicky Drew at (802) 951-6796 ext. 242
