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The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Technical Committee and Sub-Committees will meet in September.  These Committees serve as an advisory body to the NRCS State Conservationist.  They provide recommendations on technical aspects of Farm Bill conservation programs.

The State Technical Committee will meet on Monday, September 20, 2010, at Spring Creek Prairie located 20 miles southwest of Lincoln at 11700 SW 100th Street, Denton, Neb.  The meeting will be begin at 12:30 p.m. and conclude at 4:30 p.m.  Sub-Committees will meet at the following dates and times:

·         EQIP/WHIP Subcommittee Meeting, September 8 from 9 -11:30 a.m.

·         WRP Subcommittee Meeting, September 8 from 1 - 3:30 p.m.

·         GRP Subcommittee Meeting, September 9 from 8:30 -10:00 a.m.

·         FRPP Subcommittee Meeting, September 9 from 10:30 - Noon

·         CSP Subcommittee Meeting, September 9 from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

The State Technical Committee (STC) will meet on Monday, September 20, 2010, at Spring Creek Prairie located 20 miles southwest of Lincoln at 11700 SW 100th Street, Denton, Neb.  The meeting will be begin at 12:30 p.m. and conclude at 4:30 p.m.

This Committee serves as an advisory body to the NRCS State Conservationist.  They provide recommendations on technical aspects of Farm Bill conservation programs.

NRCS State Conservationist Steve Chick said, “The State Technical Committee’s involvement can help NRCS assure that financial and technical assistance is targeted to priority natural resource concerns and the conservation needs of people at all levels are considered.”

The agenda for the meeting will include an update of Farm Bill conservation programs.  These programs include the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP), Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP), Grassland Reserve Program (GRP), Cooperative Conservation Partnership Initiative (CCPI), Agriculture Water Enhancement Program (AWEP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP) and Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).

Following this program update, attendees will take a tour of two local landowners’ operations who have successfully applied conservation practices on their land through Farm Bill programs.

Prior to the State Technical Committee meeting, sub-committee meetings focusing on specific Farm Bill programs have been scheduled.  These meetings will be held in room 180 at the Federal Building located at 16th and O Streets in downtown Lincoln on the following dates and times:

·         EQIP/WHIP Subcommittee Meeting, September 8 from 9 -11:30 a.m.

·         WRP Subcommittee Meeting, September 8 from 1 - 3:30 p.m.

·         GRP Subcommittee Meeting, September 9 from 8:30 -10:00 a.m.

·         FRPP Subcommittee Meeting, September 9 from 10:30 - Noon

·         CSP Subcommittee Meeting, September 9 from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

These meetings are open to all members of the State Technical Committee.  Individuals interested in becoming a member of the STC may submit a request that explains their interest and outlines their credentials for becoming a member to the NRCS State Conservationist.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service is committed to making its information accessible to all of its customers and employees.  Individuals needing special accommodations to participate in these meetings should contact Becky Handsaker at (402) 437- 4104 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   one week prior to the meeting.  For more information about NRCS, the State Technical Committee, and Farm Bill conservation programs, visit http://www.ne.nrcs.usda.gov/StateTechnicalCommittee.html.