NRCS in Missouri Announces State Technical Committee Meeting

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is hosting a State Technical Committee meeting on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Missouri Soybeans Farm for Soy Innovation, 5601 S. Rangeline Rd., Columbia, MO 65201.

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. To send agenda items or request special accommodation to ensure full participation in the meeting, contact Jenny Long, 573-876-9401 or [email protected].

The agenda will be posted to the Missouri NRCS websiteat least two weeks prior to the meeting. The agenda can be found at:

https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/state-offices/missouri/technical-committee